HEALING DEREK II

When Esther and Anthony came back into the house, they saw Alpha Peter sitting on the sofa, hugging Melvina to himself, while Clem and Shane sat on the other sofa, their faces crestfallen. The atmosphere was scented by sorrow.

"Good evening Father." Anthony greeted, and Alpha Peter raised his head and nodded at him.

"Did you get all that you needed?" Alpha Peter asked him through the mind link, referring actually to the witch that was standing beside him. 

"Yes." He replied through the same communication path, before turning aside to Esther.

"You can get on with the healing process." He said. "If you need any help, you can call me." He stated, gesturing with his hands towards Derek, inferring that she should start her work.

Esther nodded at him, before stepping around him and walking toward Derek.

She felt his pulse as she bent down and touched him by the neck. It was barely there. She knew she had to hurry.