The blood Kai had given him had afforded him a haze of awareness. His entire body ached, his muscles sore from the suspended position he'd been held in, his head throbbed worst of all, feeling like it might simply blow out the top of his head. Holding Kai's gaze was as difficult for him, as it was for the vampire.
He wasn't sure he could speak, but he knew he had to try. His mouth was dry, even his teeth seemed to hurt. His eyes felt heavy, and wanted to close. he fought, fearing if he let them close, he might never open them.
He managed a nod, and though he formed the word 'yes', he heard no sound.