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The sliding door opened, and Gabriel stepped inside.
“I got here as soon as I could. Traffic is a bitch. Ava, how are you?” He sat down next to me and grabbed hold of my hand.
“I’m fine. It’s just a few stitches.”
“And a possible concussion since Kate headbutted the guy,” Grayson said as he walked over with the menus. “What do you want to eat?” he asked.
“I don’t care. Gabriel, stay and have dinner with us,” I said.
“Are you sure?”
“Of course, I’m sure.” I smiled. “Let’s have Thai. You know what I like.” I stood up and kissed Grayson’s lips. “I’m going to take a bath. Let me know when the food gets here.”
“Okay. Not too hot, though,” Grayson spoke as I walked up the stairs.
“Got it, Dr. Kind.”
* * *
Grayson
“Bro, that’s some scary shit that happened today,” Gabriel said. “I hate to say it, but if Ava wasn’t there, God knows what that guy would have done to Shaun and everyone else.”
“I thought the same thing, but I hate that Ava was put in harm’s way like that.”
“Kate wouldn’t let anything happen to her. You know that.”
“You should have seen what she did to the guy.” I breathed out a laugh. “She broke his jaw, cheekbone, and three of his ribs. He deserved it, though. I can say that with confidence.”
“I want you to know, bro, that I love Ava.”
“Excuse me?” My brow arched.
“Shut the fuck up. Not in that way, and you know it. She’s a special woman, and you make a special couple. I’m just really happy for you.”
“Ah, is my brother starting to crave a relationship with someone special?”
“Not in your wildest dreams.” He grinned.
“You’re such a douchebag.” I chuckled as I punched his arm.
After the three of us finished eating dinner, I locked up the house and took Ava upstairs.
“Get in bed,” I said as I walked into the bathroom.
“My knuckles are hurting really bad,” she whined.
When I was done in the bathroom, I sat on the edge of the bed, took hold of both her hands, and kissed each of her knuckles.
“Better?” I asked.
“Not quite.” She smiled.
I brought them up to my lips again and softly kissed them.
“How about now?”
“Maybe one more time will do the trick.” A soft smile crossed her lips.
