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“Of course, I came. I’ll always come for you. Always.” As she closed her eyes, he hollered over his shoulder, “Went, get a medivac up here now.”
“Already en route. I’ll leave Sandy up here with you to direct the chopper. I’ll head down to secure the body.”
He turned back to Fiona. “It’ll be okay, baby. Stay with me.”
“I love you, and you love me, too.”
“I should have told you this morning. Hell, I should have made you get up and taken you with me.”
She smiled up at him, looking far too much like an angel for his peace of mind.
“Next time,” she said as her eyes closed.
* * *
FIONA
It hurt to open her eyes. It hurt to move. It hurt to breathe. The fact was, it hurt to be alive. But if she was alive, then it was good to hurt. Fiona could hear the beeping of the hospital monitors. Slowly but surely, memory returned with the acknowledgement of pain.
“Easy, baby. You were shot,” said Slade gently.
Fiona looked at him. This was bad; even with stubble and red eyes from no sleep, the man was gorgeous.
“Duh, Romeo. I’m pretty damn sure she knows that,” said Lori, making Fiona laugh, which made her hurt.
“Don’t make me laugh; leave,” Fiona managed.
“Ha!” said Lori. “I told you it was her friends she’d want.”
“Not him. You. No offense, but he’s much prettier to look at.”
Lori groaned. “Oh, shit. Jess was right. You’ve fallen for him.”
“Almost literally,” Slade quipped.
An officious-looking woman dressed in scrubs entered the room. “You people have been told. Only relatives are allowed in here.”
“I’m one of her best friends,” whined Lori.
“Out,” said the annoying woman, who was completely killing Fiona’s nice buzz. “No exceptions.” She turned to Slade. “That means you, too.”
“I’m her fiancé,” he said in a voice that was as smooth and warm as melted caramel.
“She wasn’t wearing a ring,” the woman snarled.
“We haven’t had a chance to pick one out. I’m also a detective with the Major Crime Unit, and this woman is under police protection.”
“I don’t know that I believe you,” the nurse said, glaring.
Slade looked at Lori. “Do me a favor and get Thorn. Have him come in here and flash his badge for Nurse Ratchet here.”
“Well, I never,” harrumphed the nurse as she stalked out.
“You’re going to be in so much trouble,” said Lori, looking at Slade before turning to Fiona. “You’re not really engaged, are you?”
Fiona looked at Slade who not only looked pleased with himself, but looked quite content with the way things were going.
“Just say yes, babe. It’ll be better for all of us,” said Slade, taking her hand. “Besides, I have no intention of taking no for an answer.”
