“Yes.I have gone through her psyche several times to make sure that she is clear.She’s clear and horrified at what happened.It’s fine.”
“You have started her a fund?”
“Of course.I can see what she needs and get it to her.It’s what I do.”
“You are such a caretaker.”
“Don’t insult me, fuzz balls.”
He huffed and lay still.She followed and slept.
A heavy paw was on her shoulder.“Wake up, Avagail.You are screaming.”
“Oh, sorry.Back in the capitol.”
“Right.Put yourself back on your yacht and get back to sleep.”
Ava wiped the tears from her cheeks.“Right.Happy place.”
“How much are you sleeping, Ava?”
“Three or four hours a night.Sleeping in the day is easier, but we have a guest.”
“Right.You sleep.I will eat your nightmares.”
She nodded and focused on the sun, the waves and started shoving Hyreno off the boat.That was a good day.
She let that smug feeling carry her into sleep as dawn crept in through the drapes.She relaxed and was out before she hit the first Hyreno with a zodiac paddle.
Chapter Three
Around ten in the morning, she was making coffee when Jienne came down in her robe and pyjamas.
“Morning, Jienne.”
“Morning, Ava.Are you making breakfast?”