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The pain didn’t stop, but it backed off enough for one What?

I blinked a few ti the horizon, which was only a sliver of light now, I found him He’d walked back to the other rider They had a short conversation, and then whoever it was turned and headed back the direction they’d come

Looked like ht

Derek

God dammit, Stuart looked like hell His skin was pale and his eyes had dark circles under theuess, I’d say he hadn’t slept in days I couldn’t be sure as going on here, but I’d seen withdrawals before It looked likerun of some powerful shit Only I didn’t knohat or why

“Head on to the house,” I told Patrick, who’d followed ht not like his older brother, but the concern lining his face said he still loved him

“What is it?” His voice was low

“I’”

My younger partner’s eyes ? As in related to his injury?”

“Could be Either way, I’ us supplies He needs painkillers and a bottle of whiskey Make that two bottles See if you can find us so any clean clothes in his room”

Patrick nodded and turned his horse before heading back to the ranch at a gallop The last of the horizon was disappearing fast, and a blast of what looked like aSky country It was beautiful, and ere in no position to enjoy it

Turning, I took a deep breath and headed back to the ca forward, face in hands He was hurting bad, and he was proud I’d have to ith hi to take help from anybody

“I’ve got supplies co not to notice how hard his muscles were flexed “Supper, clean clothes, pain killers Whiskey”

He let out a grunt in response, and I figured that was all he could e I didn’t expect an answer, but after a few ain “Who was that with you?”