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Gulping, I give him a nod of understanding. Two weeks. That's how much Kyle has taken from me.
"Evelyn, would you like to know what happened?" I nod and shrug my shoulders, a hiss of pain slides through my teeth at the movement on my right side.
Why the hell not? It's not like it could be any fucking worse than the last time.Plus, I need to figure out what's wrong with me. Literally, every time I move, I fucking hurt myself.
"Alright, this may be hard to hear, so just let me know if you want me to stop." I've heard that before. "You came in with severe brunt abdominal bruising; your right leg is broken beneath the knee, a dislocated right shoulder, and swelling on the brain." At the mention of my leg, my attention immediately shifts to the limb I hadn't even noticed I couldn't move. Oh my god. I move the sheets, and there it is...my leg from the knee down is in a cast. Tears blur my vision...he just keeps talking.
"Would you like me to continue?" I nod, covering myself back up, still holding onto Koko's firm hand. "You were a severe case of malnourishment and dehydration. The abdominal internal bleeding was due to a damaged spleen, which we had to remove. Ms. Miller...you flatlined during surgery."
"I DIED?!" My outburst causes Korren to jump; guilt swamps me.
"Your heart did not beat for two minutes and forty-two seconds."
"Maybe we should stop." Amiri steps forward, a frown marring his chiseled features. His concern only makes me realize that this is not all there is. There's more.
"Tell me." It's a demand.
"You were in a coma for two days.” My lips part on a gape. "You flatlined the first day." Ellis stops there for a moment, waiting to see how I hand the news that I died. Twice.
"I died...twice?" I look to each of my men, needing their clarification. At their nods, I shake my head in denial.
Miri runs a finger down my cheek, brushing away the fallen tears. "It's true, Angel. Ryan and I were right here when it happened."
My eyes shut on their own accord...it's too much.
"I'm so sorry." there is no other way to respond to my family telling me that they physically watched me die in front of them. "I'm so sorry you hard to see that. I'm so so so-"
My frantic words are cut off by a hot mouth slipping over mine. Before I register who has me by taste alone, Ryan lays his forehead against mine, his own sorrow dripping from his eyes and onto my face.
"Don't. Don't apologize for that. We will talk more about that later if you want to but do not apologize to me, baby girl. It's me that should be sorry for not protecting you or saving you," I go to rebuke his claim when he seals me in another bruising kiss filled with devastation and love. “Later."
Instead of putting space between us, he sits down on my free side, blocking me between him and Korren. I peek at Amiri, silently wishing he would come to sit with me, too. Stepping forward, he leans across Ry and gently kisses me on the corner of my mouth. It's tame but filled with so much feeling. Standing to his full height again, he places himself behind our golden boy and begins to twirl the long strands of my hair around his fingers.
"Shall I continue?" Settled and surrounded by my family, some of my earlier fire comes back. Shooting Ellis a look, I respond, "There's more?"
He chuckles, a sound that's grateful for the emotional reprieve. "You are a very strong woman, Ms. Miller. You also have a very devoted family." He lifts his greying brows. I smirk, knowing the guys definitely pissed him off more than once. "When you are discharged, you will need to be in a wheelchair until your doctor from your hometown can clear you. I would normally send you off with crutches, but the strain it would do on your abdomen would be extensive that way. Wheelchair, bedrest for a week, then restricted movements for about a month or two after, depending on your leg. Your stomach is healing from surgery, and the injuries from the blunt force will take about one to two months as well. Dr. Levine will go over everything with you, as she is listed as an official primary doctor on your file. You will need to make an appointment as soon as possible when you get home; I'll have all records sent to Dr. Levine."
Well, fuck. Somebody should have been taking notes.
Nolan chuckles...I guess I said that out loud. "We know what to do, sweet girl, I promise. Plus, he will give us the paperwork. Rest your mind; we will take care of you."
With two sentences, my best friend set me at ease, allowing me to zone out and begin processing that whole fuck load of medical stuff that was just dumped on me.
"Ms. Miller?" There's more? "I need to know if you would like a sexual assault exam?"
The male bodies around me stiffen so hard I think they are about to snap. I rush out, "No, thank you."
"Are you sure?"
I sigh, "I'm well aware of the signs, and there was zero concern of that for the entire week he had me." My words are straight to the point...this is something my guys really don't need to worry about. "I promise." I make sure to look each of them in the eye, attempting to set them at ease.
"Is that all?" I ask the doctor, my eyes beginning to droop once again.
He nods. "Get some rest, Ms. Miller. We will discuss additional side effects and information later. I will schedule some final tests and get you home as soon as I can."
With that, Doctor Ellis leaves, closing the door behind him. Enclosed in a huddle of muscle, soft touches, and gentle words...I allow my eyes to close, feeling safe in the presence of my family.
"Put me down!"
