Chapter 485
Katelina woke to the dimness of the cave and Ryuu's soft moan. His breathing was rapid and shallow. He opened heavy lidded eyes only to close them again. Was he sick?
She reached to check him for a fever. The smell of his blood made her stomach rumble. A scenario played through her head that involved just a small taste-
She pulled back with disgust. How long would it take to get over this?
The vampires seemingly came to life one by one. Hikaru stepped carefully over his mistress to check their human. "Altitude sickness," he announced.
"Is that a thing?" Katelina looked at Jorick, who shrugged.
Maeko knelt next to Ryuu and brushed hair from his face. She made soft cooing sounds. Katelina wasn't sure if they were words or nonsense.
The child-father peered at them. "Are you having trouble with your human?"
"Ryuu-chan will need to remain here. Hikaru-san will stay with him." Maeko pressed a kiss to the teen's forehead, then stood and bowed. "I apologize for any inconvenience."