Chapter 249: Maybe meditation is the answer, but revenge tastes sweeter
Taylor arrived shortly after. She looked awkward at first, but after a quick glance to make sure everyone was doing okay, she got to checking Dad’s vitals again. It was clear that his Dad had used up all of his energy and Kellen’s Mom was getting antsy. His Dad’s head was bobbing as the man blinked rapidly and Kellen chuckled.
Rhys had the same, affectionate look on his face that Kellen had and Kellen tapped Rhys’ arm.
"I think it’s time we left. I need to get to work, and you need to get some sleep. We can always talk later, but I need to get some things fixed." Kellen told him. Rhys helped him up and Kellen did his best not to show the pain on his face. Bending forward with the help of Rhys, Kellen hugged his Dad again before pressing a kiss against his forehead. His Dad chuckled.
"A few fires you need to put out?" His Dad asked and Kellen groaned.
"A few? How about the same ones that existed before you got shot? It’ll be fine now." Kellen told him, smiling. "You just focus on getting better. Taylor, I’m sure, has all the things you are allowed and not allowed to do mapped out." Kellen tossed a grin in her direction and she gave him the finger.
"Hey. Don’t say that in a mean way. Do you forget who keeps you in tip top shape?" Taylor warned and Kellen laughed.
"Ah yes, only one of my friends." Taylor’s demeanor changed slightly, her cheeks flushing before she gave him a finger and huffed.
"Yes. Your best friend." She clarified and Rhys’ shoulders shook as he helped Kellen stand on his feet. He didn’t have his cane since this had been such a sudden visit, and it also appeared that Rhys didn’t like that he used a cane. Well, not just Rhys. Apparently the whole Guild was offended by it.
"Ah, Mr. Woods, I thought you should know that once you are well enough, I’ve offered my apartment for you and your wife to rest in. It’s still protected, and Green would have access to you whenever you needed it. Plus, I would be next door staying with Kellen in case anything happened." Kellen’s Dad laughed.
"I wasn’t wrong to be worried about you." He muttered and Kellen’s eyes went wide. Rhys’ expression didn’t shift from the affectionate way he looked at the other man.
"I am glad you look out for him." Rhys replied and his Dad shook his head.