He yelled at her to break left this time but with two gashes now on that side, she wasn’t as quick with her movements and she screamed as Starburst dropped left, making her weight shift and forcing her to hold on with her bad arm. Without warning, two shards collided, changing course and spun out of control heading right at her.
He could do nothing but call out for her to duck, and watch. Waiting for what seemed like ages, yet would have only been a millisecond in time, he saw the impact of the casing from a Supernova that threatened to take his wife and eternal love from him forever, snatching her from this universe and from his arms.
His body powered up as his fear took over, hurrying him towards her and hoping like hell one of them reached her in time, praying for more speed and a miracle.
Suddenly a shadow came over her and she was gone.
Ophiuchus Constellation - The Ruler
and Physician King Lepius
‘King Lepius, you’re needed urgently,’ Lepius heard Covin call out.
He put his cigar and medical files down and went out to see what the racket was about. There was yelling coming from below in the hospital and Lepius knew that for his commanding officer Covin to be involved, there must be a medical emergency so he rushed out, grabbing his medical bag on the way.
Covin was annoyed. ‘Conom’s in the hospital with a girl and will only see you. He’s so angry he’s shaking and scaring the hell out of the little thing he’s holding.’
Lepius transported them down and saw that one of his doctors was trying to reason with Conom but that he was, as Covin had already informed him, cranky as hell.
‘I’ll only have the physician Lepius touch her, so get the hell out of my face and go get him,’ he growled loudly at the doctor.
Lepius could see he was holding a female who had blood dripping from her arm and shoulder. Conom was an old friend but not one who had an ounce of patience when it came to something he wanted. He was more powerful than any warlord he knew and Lepius wondered how this young one had him so wound up. They both had the same taste in women so it certainly couldn’t be sexual, that was for sure! He had no relatives either so what was causing him to act so freaked out?
Lepius saw the doctor look in his direction and Conom swung around. ‘Lepius, you have to help me. She’s hurt,’ he said, walking over to him. His whole body was shaking and his eyes held more fear than he had ever seen in them. He was in love with her but shook his head, not believing what he was seeing in his face. He was ready to crumble.
‘It’s fine, Conom. Come, let me take a look.’ Lepius gestured and made Conom follow him into one of the operating theatres. He patted the table. ‘Here,’ he said, turning to get some sutures and a needle loaded with painkillers. He was in so much of a mood that Lepius decided to keep his questions to himself until later and just kept working quietly. Lepius watched as he laid her so carefully on the table and kissed her forehead.
‘Lepius is the best there is, sweetie. He’ll make you feel better in no time,’ he said, holding her hand and still shaking.
She amazingly enough had no fear of him, just concern. ‘Conom, you are sweet to save me but the others will be worried. Just let them know I’m safe, please,’ she said so sweetly and quietly he almost had to strain to hear her.
Conom kissed her gently on the hand and nodded. ‘Can I use the satcom?’ he asked the doctor. His voice was irritated yet she still just smiled at him, unperturbed.
‘Just through the door there,’ he said.
Conom looked back at her, not wanting to leave and she smiled at him so beautifully, Lepius could almost see him melt. He walked out of the room, unable to do anything but what she wanted.
‘You have him quite rattled, young lady. Do you have a name?’ Lepius asked as he pulled up a chair next to her and examined the wounds, cleaning them up.
‘Cassie,’ she groaned out as he moved her. ‘Mrs Cassie Hunter. I’m a Cloud Rider and found myself in a bit of bother extinguishing a Supernova that exploded as we were putting it out. Conom intervened and saved me from being totalled by a big portion of it. He’s very angry with my boss at the minute, who happens to be my husband. So I have just asked him to at least let them know I’m okay.’
‘Yes, I got that. Nevertheless, I would be very careful how you handle this, Cassie Hunter. He is a very powerful man and is obviously much taken by you.’
Lepius watched her expression as she nodded. She already knew how he felt and even though this woman seemed young and vulnerable, there was insight and strength in her that even he could feel. There was a lot more to Cassie than his first impressions had told him and he realised she was no one’s fool.