Free Sophie's Seduction by Keira Kendrik Page A

body has still been through a trauma," the doctor answered. 
    "Thank you , doctor, for all you have done for her," Jackson said.
    "We do what we can , but this little lady is special.  It is amazing how fast she is recovering." The doctor shook both their hands and then left to give instructions to the nurses. 
    The nurse came in with the doctor a few minutes later and they removed the breathing tube from Sophie .  The doctor checked her vitals and then seemed satisfied, nodded at the men and left again.  Cade and Jackson resumed their vigilance, hoping for some sign that Sophie would wake soon. 
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    Sophie came awake slowly, hearing the machines beep and she frowned a little as she thought she heard light snoring.  She slowly lifted her eyelids and then squinted at the harsh light on above her head.  She turned her head to her right and saw Cade asleep with his head on her thigh, he was obviously the one snoring.  When she turned her head to the left, her eyes collided with the ice blue of Jackson's and she felt her breath seize in her lungs at the emotion she saw in them. 
    She smiled at him to let him know she was okay and he leaned in to kiss her softly on the lips .  His large hand came up to cup her cheek as he said quietly, "How do you feel?"
    She swallowed and realized her throat was so dry .  He must have seen something in her face because the next thing she knew, he was threading a straw into her mouth.  She took a few sips and then he took the water away.
    "I'm okay .  Sore but okay," Sophie said, her voice sounding scratchy. 
    The moment she spoke, Cade woke and moved up beside her in a flash .  "Baby, you are awake.  How do you feel?" He smoothed her hair back from her forehead and kissed it.
    "I'm okay ," she said again.  "You guys are the ones that look rough."
    Jackson and Cade chuckled as they took in their disheveled state .  "Neither one of us wanted to leave you.  We were worried, baby," Cade told her.
    Jackson rang for the nurse and Cade helped her sit up a little in the bed .  When the nurse came in and saw she was awake, she went to call for Dr. Clemmons.  He arrived shortly after and was amazed at how well Sophie was doing.  He even commented on how coherent she was considering the medication she was given.  After giving her the onceover, he pronounced her on the mend and left with the promise that if she kept up her recovery, she would be able to go in a couple of days.
    When the doctor left, both men looked at her .  They were as confused as her doctor over her amazing recovery but she had an idea.  "I think I know why I am doing so well," she said so softly that both men had to lean in to hear her.
    "Why is that, honey?" Jackson asked her.
    Sophie looked nervous as she looked between the two of them.  "Maybe it's because I am half Otherkin," she said, chewing on her lower lip.
    Both men sat down beside her, stunned .  "What? How do you know that, Soph?" Cade asked her.
    "Rochelle told me ," Sophie told them almost all that Rochelle had known about her family and then she started to cry.
    Cade took her in his arms and rocked her .  "Why are you crying, baby?"
    Sophie sniffled .  "Because, if it's all true then I can't be your mate, can I?"
    Jackson frowned .  "Why not, honey?"
    "I may be half Otherkin, but I'm half Hunter too."

Chapter Nine
     
     
    Dominik stepped from the SUV and surveyed the map again .  The others gathered around him and he said, "This looks like the best point of entry.  We need to go in stealth and I want us to check on this cousin.  She helped Sophie at great danger to herself and it is our duty to make sure she is okay."
    The others nodded and they spread out, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious .  Dominik took the form of a buzzard, although his favorite form was an eagle.  An eagle would be noticed in the area so he stuck to what was more common.  He began a grid pattern search from the air and immediately spotted the ranch