Chapter 3

Caine's POV

I had woken up before Jupiter as usual, since she wasn't much of a morning person, and no longer had to be for her family. I had made breakfast and was about to take her some when the door knob started to jiggle and in walked Kiza.

"I could have sworn that door was locked." I tried to scold her but ended up chuckling.

"Oh don't worry it was. I had a key made for dad and I." she grinned and held it up, I made a grab for it but she had already tossed it into a bag she was carrying.

"Too slow. So wheres Jupiter, her appointment is in an hour." she stated while making her some tea.

"I was about to wake her." I said walking towards our room but on my arrival I found her with a cold rag on her forehead.

"You okay?" I asked her circling her waist with my arms and pulling her back into me.

"I was feeling a bit sick when I got up so I thought a cool cloth would help which it has." she explained then tossed the rag into the hamper and turned around. I placed a kiss to her forehead then pulled away from her and took her hand when I realized she was already dressed.

"Hopefully the doctor can give you some antibiotics that will help."

"Maybe." she replied as we walked into the kitchen where Kiza buried her in a hug.

"Calm down Kiza you just saw me last night!" Jupiter laughed as she pulled herself away to sit and eat.

"True. You have 15 minutes to eat then we gotta leave." Kiza said while finishing her tea.

"Actually we can go now. I'm not that hungry. Caine you okay?" he asked while looking toward me and drinking some of her coffee.

"Yeah, fine just concerned that your not keeping your food down." I lied although it wasn't a complete lie I was concerned but not by the lack of nutrients she was getting. Everyone has a scent of their own and hers had become an instant calming factor for me but lately hers hasn't been the same as it was. Most peoples changes with sickness, but, sickness also had its own distinctive scent, and this was not it. This was worrying me badly but I kept telling myself that it probably wasn't nothing big.

"Its okay. How about I cook dinner when we get back and Stinger and Kiza can stay? That will give me something to try and keep down." she explained smiling, probably trying to cheer me up, so I grinned and nodded my agreement.

"Fine but be careful. I know Kiza would rather lose her arm then you but I'd rather have both of you in optimum condition. Are you sure you don't want me to come along?" I asked, she still had enemies and people who maddeningly still wanted to court her, whether for her or themselves unknown. Although if I have anything to say about it, it will not be happening.

"We will be fine and you have a phone so you can call us. Just do me a favor and get Stinger here before we get home. He's always late." she said before giving me a quick kiss ad following kiza out of the door.

Whoever is listening just keep them safe and figure out what the hell is wrong with her scent.

Stinger is usually late with a 24 hour heads up. I only got two at the most probably. Picking him up it is then. I grabbed the keys and went for the door.

Pick up Stinger and by then I should be able to call Jupiter and see what is wrong.

By the time I found Stinger I knew for a fact we were still going to be late even with my pick up service. I found him tinkering with some sheaves and cussing like a sailor.

"Do I want to ask what your messing with?" I inquired picking up something that resembled the glass covering of a sheave.

Most people would have shown some kind of reaction to the surprise of someone talking but he didn't even turn to look at me when he replied with a question of his own. "Depends on why your here?"

"Jupiter wants you and Kiza over for dinner." I answered watching him smack at the sheave and knowing that was the last way to make it work.

"Then no don't ask but knowing that you'll want to know anyway I was looking for some sheave work that might help Kiza and Jupiter with the responsibilities list that they're trying to work out. He stood up and handed me the sheave that he had previously been cursing and beating. "Have a whack at it why don't ya."

"We're gonna be late." I stated looking down at the electronic and turning this and that way seeing what may be the problem.

"Always are ain't we." he smiled while picking up another sheave. Jupiter is gonna be pissed but at least she may have some help.

"Okay lets see what we can do in an hour." No more than that or we really will be late.

A/N I realize this probably sucks but I didn't really do any editing cause I wanted to get it up for y'all so I'll take the criticism. Please Review!