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minutes before a doctor
    arrived, but it felt like hours. Kaemon smiled in relief at the
    sight of the doctor. From all accounts, Dr. Blythorpe was
    the best healer on the planet, but as he'd only recently taken
    over as the chief healer, Kaemon hadn't needed his
    services. The blond man rushed into the room, his keen
    expression scanning Raven as he headed to the bed.
    "Morning, Your Highness, what is the problem?"
    "My lover's been poisoned." Kaemon couldn't stop
    the panicked sound in his voice. He knew he should be
    calm, but it felt like his heart was shredding as he watched
    his lover lay on the bed.
    "What makes you think that?"
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    "I could smell the poison in the coffee."
    Blythorpe nodded. "Take off your shirt," he said to
    Raven.
    Raven stripped.
    "Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths."
    Kaemon watched as the doctor placed his hands on
    Raven's sculpted chest. The healer's attention was focused
    solely on Raven. He barely gave Kaemon a glance. "This is
    going to tingle a little bit, but it shouldn't hurt. If you begin
    to feel any discomfort, you tell me, all right, handsome?"
    "Will do."
    A soft humming filled the air. Blue light poured
    from the doctor's hands and spilled across the dancer.
    Kaemon watched, fascinated, as the glow slowly
    encompassed his lover.
    Raven giggled. "That tickles." His voice sounded
    low and relaxed like he'd received really good drugs.
    Kaemon would've asked questions, but he didn't
    want to distract the healer.
    After a few minutes, the doctor lifted his hands, and
    Raven lost his blue glow.
    Dr. Blythorpe straightened and pinned Kaemon
    with his brilliant eyes. "You might want to find out who is
    after you."
    Kaemon frowned. "Why do you say someone's after
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    me? Raven is the one who was poisoned."
    Blythorpe nodded. "Yes, but the person used a
    poison that only kills dragonkin. Raven's body would've
    processed it with only a little discomfort, but no real harm.
    Someone thought you would drink the coffee, not him."
    "So he's fine?" He indicated his lover, who was
    sleeping soundly on the bed.
    "Yes, I only encouraged him to go to sleep. I didn't
    know if you wanted him hearing this. I removed all of the
    poison from his system."
    "I thought you said it wouldn't hurt him."
    "It won't kill him, but it's better to be safe than to
    leave a strange poison in his body. I'd hate to be wrong for
    the first time."
    The last was said with a brilliant smile that warmed
    him down to his toes. The doctor had great bedside manner,
    immediately putting Kaemon at ease. He could see why his
    father had hired the man to head the healers. Apparently he
    wasn't the only one who found the man charming. The big-
    ass mating band covering his arm from elbow to wrist was
    a huge no trespassing sign. Kaemon guessed the rumors
    about Nevair, the planet's religious leader, finding his mate
    were true.
    Two enforcers dressed in black entered the room
    armed to the teeth.
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    Kaemon was about to demand what they were doing
    there when Dr. Blythorpe turned and saw them.
    "It looks like my ride is here. Call me if you have
    any other problems."
    "Will do." Kaemon watched as the guards flanked
    the doctor protectively, watching their surroundings like
    someone was going to jump out at any moment.
    Nevair definitely wasn't taking any chances.
    Kaemon made a note to tease the man about it later
    when he didn't have his own mate to worry about.

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    Raven opened his eyes, trying to fight the sensation
    of being wrapped in cotton. The first thing he saw was the
    prince.
    "Hello, handsome."
    A wide relieved smile crossed Kaemon's face.
    "Hello, gorgeous."
    "Did I miss all the fun?"
    Kaemon placed a soft kiss on Raven's forehead.
    "No, I saved it all for when you're feeling better. The doctor
    said the poison wasn't meant for humans so you should be
    fine."
    Raven stretched, and although Kaemon knew the
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