Chapter 52

"Honey, can we?" Yarrick held Hailey's limp body in his arms, pressing a gentle kiss to her neck. She remained silent. Feeling the surge of youthful energy radiating from Yarrick, Hailey's mind went blank. His question felt like it came from miles away, and her thoughts were a muddled haze. Was that a yes or a no? What was he even asking? "Honey, is your body... up for it?" Sensing her confusion, Yarrick gently asked her again. "Darling, I'm feeling a little dizzy..." Perhaps she had been too excited. A wave of weakness washed over Hailey, and her head spun, the dizziness growing stronger by the second. If this went on, she might actually faint. Yarrick was taken aback by her words and slammed on his metaphorical brakes. He stopped himself in time just as he was about to kiss her below the neck. It seemed Hailey's body wasn't ready yet. She still needed more time to recover. "Darling, do you know what illness I had?" "I don't know the details, but the doctor said you