Even though her body still throbbed like a sore tooth all over, it was nevertheless good to just rest, lying there beside her attentive mate. Omega's scent filled her nose, covering her in his tender affection, a thing he'd never even realized existed only a few short months ago.

Blue sighed, tilting her head closer beneath his, her instinctive nuzzle so light it was almost a whisper, and she did manage to close her fingers around his, nothing like her customary grip, but reciprocated, regardless.

She woke again when she heard the door open, eyes focused just enough to make out the familiar visage of Dr. Gwen and right behind her, Owen! Blue stifled a sob, for now she knew--she knew--she was going to be all right; her family had come for her; everything was right, at long last.

"Hey, Blue," she heard Dr. Gwen's voice speaking to her, her familiar smile drifting close, and a soft hand settled on her forehead, felt of her cheek. "Welcome back, sweetheart." Blue dropped her lashes to half-mast, basking in the doctor's maternal tenderness. She felt more than saw Omega at her other side, but Owen was right behind Dr. Gwen, and Blue's right hand twitched, trying to reach for him.

Dr. Gwen moved out of her sight and Owen took her place in Blue's vision, and for the second time since she'd been ripped away from her family, tears filled her eyes and one escaped to trail down her pale cheek. Blue's lip trembled, she swallowed thickly, trying to push the words out.

"...O-Owen...'m sor-sorry..."

She clutched for him, fighting against her body's lethargic pull.