Page 173 of Haze of Obedience

"Oh, God!" I cry out, the sensations of every touch more potent than ever.

It doesn't take long before he holds his hand over my mouth as multiple orgasms rip through my body.

As soon as we finish, I fall asleep.

The next morning, I open my eyes, and Dirk is stroking my back.

"What are you smiling at me like that for?"

"I'm wondering if you're going to—"

I jump up and run to the bathroom and throw up.

Dirk follows me and holds my hair and rubs my back, just like the day before. When I finish, he says, "Zoe, we need to go see a doctor."

I take a few breaths, wash my mouth out, and brush my teeth. "I'm okay. I feel fine now."

"Zoe, something isn't right."

"It's just my nerves from everything that has happened. Give it a few days, and I should be back to normal."

"Zoe—"

My stomach growls. "I'm starving. Let's go eat." I push past him, throw on clothes, and open the door.

He raises his voice. "It's not going to hurt you to see a doctor."

I raise mine. "How are we going to do that? We're on the run. Let's get to Bermuda, and if I'm still having these episodes, then we can find one."

"No. You need to see one now."

"It's not a good idea, and I told you I'm fine. My nerves are shot right now."

"Which is why we should see a doctor."

"No. We aren't."

Silvia walks down the hall. She grimaces. "Sorry. Don't mind me."

"No sorries needed."

"Silvia, we need a doctor."

Worry crosses her face.

"No, we don't."

"Zoe's been throwing up every morning. We need to get her checked out."

I sigh and roll my eyes. "Silvia, I'm fine. I think it's my nerves. I have quick little episodes, and once I toss my cookies, I'm good for the day." I spin on Dirk. "I'm even good enough to have sex multiple times during the night, so I doubt anything is wrong." My stomach growls again. I ignore Dirk's gape and turn back to Silvia. "Any chance I can make some breakfast? I'm starving."

"Next time you wake me up in the night, I'll tell you no if it will get you to go to the doctor," Dirk barks.

Silvia puts her hand over her mouth, hiding a smile.

"What's so funny, Silvia?" Dirk annoyingly asks.

She hesitates.