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“I. Admire. You.” He emphasized each syllable with a squeeze of my hand.
“You can’t say things like that,” I whispered.
“I’m allowed to speak the truth.” He didn’t waver, didn’t slouch or look away.
And then it wasn’t my head that was an issue. My whole body felt . . . tingly? Nervous? Excited?
I wasn’t familiar with whatever his words had drawn out in me. What was to admire? I was just an average person doing whatever I could to get by. Nothing remarkable about that.
“But that makes you less prickly.”
“Prickly?”
“Yeah.” I fisted the sheet with my unoccupied hand. “And if you’re not prickly, you’re not so bad.” I blinked at him as panic washed over me. “And if you’re not so bad, I might fall for you.”
Chapter Ten
Lincoln
“I’ll releaseMiss Logan as soon as I finish the paperwork.”
It was after nine a.m. and this was the first time I’d left Lexie’s side since the doctor had given me permission to see her. I hadn’t strayed far.
We were in the hall, just outside her room, where I had a good view of her. The officer was no longer on guard there.
“What precautions do we need to take?”
He shifted his chart from one arm to the other. “She shouldn’t resume normal activities for a few days. Definitely no strenuous activities and no driving. I’d like to see her again in a week for observation.”
“I’ll see to it that your recommendations are followed.” I offered him my hand. “Thank you.”
He accepted my hand and shook. “She’s going to be fine. She just needs to take it easy.”
I nodded and retrieved my phone from my pocket. The screen was littered with notifications.
The most recent was a text from Zegas.
Bond set. I’ve posted it. She was excused from the hearing. She’s free to go. I’ll update you with a court date.
I stared at the phone and then glanced at Lexie’s sleeping form. Something strange stirred within me. I hadn’t felt that before. I had the urge to shout and high-five the passing nurse. Was this jubilation?
Lexie was free . . . for now. Even that couldn’t stop the thrill that shot through me.
I wanted to wake her, share the good news. But she needed rest. And I needed to get a grip.
I dialed Teague.
“Hey. What’s the latest?”
Some of the pressure in my chest released.
“As soon as the doctor finishes the paperwork, she’s free. Could you come retrieve us?” I hated asking my brother for anything, but I wanted him to take us home.
“On my way now. She gonna be okay?”
I leaned against the doorway. “I think so.”
“Great news, man. See you soon.”
