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“I’m right here. Shh, I got you.”
Needles stabbed into my raw throat as I clung to his body. He was still in bed with me. Still holding me as I slept. When he handed me the water, I gladly took a deep drink, soothing the fire.
“They had to intubate you. That’s why it hurts. What were you dreaming about?”
I swallowed, trying to recall. It was right there, just out of reach. “I don’t know. I think I couldn’t find you.”
“Well, there’s no need to worry. I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere.”
“How long have we been here?” My hand travelled over the growth on his face. Jase immediately moved his cheek to fit into my palm.
“Four days? It’s all a blur. The first two were scary. Your heart was unstable. They’ve been keeping a close watch on your insulin levels. So far, so good. They actually should be back any time now. The nurse was going to inform the doctor that you woke up.”
“I hate hospitals.”
He laughed, nuzzling me. “Me too. Let’s hope we never have to come to another again.”
I soaked in the affection, seeing how weary and exhausted he appeared. He almost didn’t even look like the same man I’d been living with the last few weeks. He sure wasn’t acting like him. Sure, we kissed, amongst other things, but didn’t cuddle. Jase didn’t strike me as the affectionate type. Or hadn’t, before now.
“Jase?”
“Yeah?”
“When you found me—”
His head lifted, all happiness draining from his face. He pressed his finger gently to my lips, kissing against them.
“That was one of the worst moments of my life. Don’t make me relive that again. I can’t right now. Let me look at you.”
My eyes searched his. The time I’d been out had taken its toll. The haggardness was there. He was drained. But there was more. Behind that, I didn’t miss the brewing rage. It was a shadow in his stare. It was the constant tightness of his jaw as he took in my every breath. Vengeance was calling for him again, and it was only a matter of time before Jase had to choose whether or not to answer.
Chapter 29
Kody
“The lobby was checked?”
“Yes, Sir.”
“Elevators?”
“Multiple times, Sir.”
“Jase stared ahead from the backseat to the suited man who was in the passenger side of the SUV.
“And the penthouse?”
“It’s secure, Sir. We have a man outside the door and two inside waiting for you. It’s been inspected thoroughly.”
“The roof?”
“Absolutely, Sir. We’ve covered everything.”
“Stop calling me, Sir, Dominguez. I’m not your Lieutenant anymore.”
“Nope, but still my boss.”
“Colter or Jase will do.”
