e gaps in the canvas tent, sharp and bright, i

opened

obbing ache in his side that radiated down to

elt heavy, like it was made of l

n the mattress, her hand clutching his. She looked wrecked. Her face was str

bl

nd. His fingers were w

t up so fast the chair scra

. Her eyes widened, scanning hi

asped. It h

cefully. She buried her face in her hands a

y. It's my fault. You almost died because

cry. He tried to sit up, but the pai

ng over him but afraid to touch him.

ulian whisp

r eyes frantically. "When we get back, I'll break the eng

nce of strength he had. He grabbed t

but it was enough to brin

gritty, "I will rip this IV out of my arm and chase y

ence. Julian Harris was a gentleman. H

" she s

yes. "I mean, I did. But when I ran out there... I wasn't think

to catch h

issed Stone, he was heading for the

breath

on't you dare tell me you're not worth it. You are the

d. She leaned down and kissed his

," she whispered

t smile touching his lips. "I know a

ia

admitted. "Can I

She grabbed a cup with a straw and h

austed but content. He watched her. She was fussing with his

oge

es

mentioned before

ooked at him, her e

said. "When we're no

his eyes. "But the a

an," she whispered

her hand on his head anchoring