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deep breaths, Gypsy closed her eyes and tried to remember what to do.  She refused to let him die, not when she knew she could save him.  Before she knew what was happening, she found herself somehow merging and connecting fully with the enforcer.  It was almost as if they were one.
    Xavier felt like he was drowning, the pain almost too much to bear.  There was fear and confusion, and he felt so alone.  He didn’t fully understand what was happening to him.  He wanted to just drift away, to let all of the misery and agony go, but somehow he knew if he did, he might never see the people he cared about again.  And there was one woman he needed to be with.  One he loved with all of his heart, even though she had no idea; his mate.
    Xavier, Gypsy said, her voice a soft whisper in his mind, listen to me.  It is time to come back now.  You are needed here.   When there was no response, Gypsy started to worry.  It was like he had not heard her at all.  He should have heard her.  She knew she was doing this right.  She remembered, dammit.  She knew how to save him.  He just needed to hear her voice.  If he listened, she could connect with him and guide him back to the living.  Xavier, you will come back now, she demanded.  Your mate needs you.  You must come back to protect her.
    At first there was no response, then she heard, Mate.  His voice was faint, almost nonexistent, but he had responded.  That was what mattered. 
    Suddenly, there was the sound of a loud, blaring noise in the background followed by several voices, but Gypsy ignored them.  Yes, your mate.  She needs you.  Mates can’t live without one another, Xavier.  You know that.  She is the other half of your soul.  You need each other.   It would seem she remembered what a mate was now too.  You can’t leave her alone.   
    Sweat beaded up on Gypsy’s forehead and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.  It was a fight to stay connected with the enforcer, but she refused to let go, because if she did, she knew he would be lost forever. 
    “Get her the hell away from him,” Gypsy heard Doc Josie order.  “Nurse, get me the paddles!”
    “No!” Jade yelled forcefully.  “Do not move her!”
    “Jade, he is going to die,” the doctor argued fervently.  “I have to get near Xavier to save him, and I can’t do that with Gypsy holding onto him.”
    “You can’t save him now, Josie,” Jade replied woodenly.  “Only Gypsy can.  And if you tear them apart, you may lose them both.”
    It was true.  What Gypsy was doing was very dangerous.  She was now deep inside Xavier’s mind.  If something happened to him, if he died, she could very well die with him.  Blocking out the sound of the doctor swearing and the sudden sound of Chase Montgomery’s voice demanding to know what the hell was going on, Gypsy concentrated solely on Xavier.
    Tell me about your mate, Xavier, she whispered.  Tell me what she’s like.  What’s her favorite color?  What does she like to do?   She had to get him talking so she could deepen their connection. 
    There was silence and then Beautiful...she’s beautiful.   It was hard for him to get the words out, but he did.  Resisting the urge to push him for more, Gypsy waited.  Must protect her.  In danger.
    Do you think whoever shot you will go after your mate? Gypsy asked.  If that was the case, they would need to keep a close eye on her.
    Always in danger, Xavier rasped.  The General wants her back.
    Gypsy had no idea who the General was, but she could feel Xavier fighting.  The pain was engulfing him, but the thought of his mate was making him push on.  Then you need to come back with me so you can help us protect her, Xavier.  I know it’s hard, but you can do this.  For her.
    Tell my brother he must keep her safe. Xavier breathed.  Tell Aiden to watch over her for me.
    Get your ass back here and tell him yourself, Gypsy growled.  Screw this, she had never been known for her