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“We knew that already,” I say, my impatience showing.
“I ken. But I think Blake recognised one of the voices. There were three. And she’d heard one of them before.”
“Shit. Shit. Shit. If she’d heard it before, that means it’s someone close to us,” Scott says, pacing back and forth as he speaks. My da’s lack of input is an indication that his mind is working at lightning speed.
“Guys.” I’m jumping from my place as I hear Bailey calling for us.
“How is she?” I need to see her. I’ve been patient long enough.
“The wound is not as deep as it looked. She’ll need a few days to recover, but she will be fine.” She wipes the sweat from her forehead as tears threaten to spill from her eyes.
“She can stay here as long as she needs to,” my da’ says.
“Absolutely not. She is coming back with me. Don’t think for a moment that I will let her out of my sight for a second.” I look at Scott.
“You’re going to make me stay with Bailey, aren’t you?” He looks resigned because he already knows the answer. As much as I’d like to have her in my bed, she needs space to recover, and I don’t think she will be willing to share my bed yet.
“No. Nuh-uh. He’s not staying,” Emilie begs, looking at Bailey. “You’re not staying,” she adds, pointing a finger at Scott.
“Sorry, Cherry, but I don’t think you have a choice here. Caveman isn’t going to let my sister out of his sight, and we don’t have enough room for me to stay with them.”
Emilie groans when Bailey mouths a silent “sorry.”
“Glad we’re all on the same page. Bailey?” I give her a pleading look.
“Aye, you can go and see her. Just make sure not to put any pressure on the wound.” I raise an eyebrow.
Lifting her hands in the air, she says, “Okay, Okay, I said nothing. Oh, and Aidan?” she adds. “I don’t believe for one second what happened in the past. I presume you had your reasons, and I don’t know them, but if you hurt my sister ever again, don’t forget that I know a dozen different ways to murder a person and make it look like an accident, understood?” Damn, she can be scary sometimes.
I hear Scott laugh under his breath. Dick. And I have no other choice but to nod at her threat. With that, I move fast to see my girl.
“I can do it by myself,” Blakely says, not happy about my help. It has only been a few days since she moved in with me, and it is quite clear that she is not pleased with this living arrangement.
“I’m just trying to help you stand. It’s not a big deal. Now take my arm.” My voice is a bit more harsh than I intended, but she is too stubborn to accept my help. “Tink.” I can feel my impatience growing.
Since she has been here, she has refused most of my help. And I’m done being patient. She is just hurting herself more.
“Don’t ‘Tink’ me. There’s no way you’re helping me go to the bathroom. I can do it myself.” She tries to stand, but the pain causes her to grimace and hesitate.
“Are you done now? Or do I need to carry you?” Her eyes narrow, and her gaze is sharp as if she could pierce me with them. “Fine,” I say before lifting her.
“Aidan. Put me down. Damn it.” She struggles to break free, causing my grip to tighten.
“Stop moving,” I say, walking towards the bathroom.
“I’m too heavy for you. Put me down.”
“Oh, baby. Thinking that I’m not able to lift and carry you is an insult alone. You think I can’t walk with what is mine in my arms?” She takes a deep breath.
“Not yours,” she grumbles.
I gently lower her to the centre of the bathroom floor, making sure not to cause her any further pain.
“What are you doing?” she says as I try to undress her. “Nope. Not happening.” With my hand on her chin, I gaze deeply into her eyes.
“Listen to me carefully. You’ve been stabbed. Nobody else is here to help you with what you need now. There’s no way in hell I will let you suffer when I can help you. Look at me.” She redirects her gaze to mine. “I’ll help you get undressed. I’ll help you get clean. Then I’ll help you get dressed. Am I clear?” She shivers at my words. But I’m not done yet. “I know you can do it yourself, but I’m not leaving.”
She mutters under her breath, “Controlling arsehole.”
