Chapter 118

• The effects of the sedative quickly dissipated, and although Noel didn't feel entirely rejuvenated, he was no longer as feeble as before. A wave of relief washed over him, for he knew that his improved condition indicated that his mate was also recuperating.
• His only disappointment was the late hour. If his mate was well, she was likely fast asleep by now. Locating her in the darkness wouldn't be an easy task; the moon was barely a sliver in the night sky.
• It felt like a lifetime since he last saw his mate, and his eagerness to see her again was palpable. The excitement coursing through his veins kept him awake as he restlessly tossed and turned on the hospital bed.