Chapter 22

“It wasn’t this bad until he did the exercises this morning,” Etienne said following the Mates as they crowded into the elevator and went up to the fifth floor.

“Julio, we’re here,” Sean called. “Bianca is bringing up lunch. Colin brought some of his books to amuse you. Kane is going to try to scold you like one of his students into getting better. Ian is going to bore you to tears talking about interior design, and I’m going to jabber away at you until you get well just to avoid listening.”

Julio smiled. “See,” Sean pointed at Julio’s face, “you’ve already regained your sense of humor. Were you giving up on us?”

“No, I got a fever, and Dr. Artis is giving me different antibiotics. He’s also changed the pain medication and ordered an antidepressant.”

“You won’t be depressed for long, especially with these jokers here.” Sean waved to the other three Mates.

“I want to get better and get out of Etienne’s hair. He’s been so good to me. I can’t take advantage.” Julio sniffed.