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enjoyed talking to everyone. But, he tired quickly and
needed to rest. He would not relax and let himself go to sleep,
unless he held Katherine in his arms. So, she finally climbed back
onto the bed with Derek and held him. It wasn’t long before he
breathed heavily.
    “You’ve exhausted yourself,” she
murmured to him as she kissed his face and felt him
sigh.
    Katherine spent the rest of the
afternoon, shooing people away, and holding Derek close to her. She
didn’t know how much longer she could manage lying on her side.
Plus, she was starving. Cara came back with a muffin, but at lunch
Derek once again ate the food from both trays. Katherine encouraged
him. She knew he had a big appetite, and the food would help him
regain his strength.
    Katherine’s stomach rumbled loudly.
Derek gradually moved his hand to her belly. He was mostly asleep,
but her hunger was waking him.
    A few minutes later, Cara and Raven
walked in with a basket full of food. Raven smiled indulgently at
finding Katherine holding his brother. Cara handed Katherine an
apple, and she happily munched on it while Derek roused from his
nap.
    “What’s going on?” Derek looked first
at Katherine and then at Raven.
    “We stopped by to see how you two are
doing,” Raven explained.
    “And to bring food for Katherine,” Cara
added.
    “All evidence from your stay in the
Amazon has been destroyed. Ms. Pelletier did not survive. The board
will be discussing matters at the next meeting,” Raven said. “Don’t
worry, I’m not recommending any disciplinary action, though I have
taken you and Katherine off the active roster for now. I’m sure
both of you would like some time off to recover and work on your
relationship. I’m not sure how I’m going to run Isanti without you,
Kathy.”
    “Disciplinary action?” Katherine
gasped.
    “Nothing and no one will separate us,
Kate. You are my mate, and I am making my claim.” Derek looked at
Raven. “I love Katherine.”
    “I know you do, Derek. I give you both
my blessing,” Raven said solemnly. “The honeymoon cottage is open,
if you want a more comfortable place to stay.”
    “Thank you, Raven. We’ll consider it,”
Derek said.
    “Well, let’s go, dear. I’m sure Dr.
Rick will be stopping by to do his evening check,” Cara
said.
    “Is that your way of telling us not to
leave until after he’s been here?” Katherine asked,
laughing.
    “You can take it any way you want,”
answered Cara with a smile and a wave.
    Katherine looked at Derek. Finally,
they were together. Her eyes burned, and she blinked back tears of
happiness.
    “I need you, too, beautiful. I was
coming back to let you know how much, when things went crazy,”
Derek told her.
    “Do you want to move to the honeymoon
cottage after Dr. Rick comes by?” Katherine asked.
    “That will be our first
stop.”
    “First stop? Where are we going?”
Katherine asked.
    “I have a surprise for you. I’ll show
you after we stop at the cottage for supplies. I’m sure Cara laid
in food and clothes for us.”
    Dr. Rick walked into the room. “How are
you feeling, Derek? Any problems with pain? Katherine, let him go
and please move. I can’t see Derek if he’s wrapped in your
arms.”
    “I feel better in her arms,” Derek said
as Katherine scooted out of the bed. “Actually, the problem is
weakness. I seem to get tired easily.”
    “Well, that’s to be expected. Tomorrow
you can get out of bed and walk around. Take the pain pills I gave
you. Katherine, tomorrow you can change the bandages. I’ll make
sure the nurse brings some by.” Dr. Rick said. “Now, just let me
know if you need anything else. Dinner should be arriving in a few
minutes.”
    “Thanks for everything, Dr. Rick,”
Katherine said. “Derek and I really appreciate it.”
    “I’m glad you both made it,” Dr. Rick
said. “Raven wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m glad I’ve never
disappointed him. I’m not a miracle worker. I’m just a doctor.
Goodnight