She was barely keeping it together…
Her brainhad stopped functioning hours ago
“Austyn collapsed last night. He’s running a forty–one–degree fever and is now lying in a hospital bed, with an IV needle stuck in his arm. He’s alone and suffering. Yet you, his wife, are standing guard outside another man’s room. Do you even care about Austyn at all?!
Kira’s face, already pale, was now completely colourless Whwhat happened to him”
Jesse crossed his arms. ‘Oh, it’s no big deal. Just a high fever that might leave permanent brain damage, a couple of brokenmbs that will hurt like hell for a month, some internal bleeding, and an inflamed toil that will make it hard to talk and swallow. But, hey, don’t worry, it’s not like he’s in the ICU, right?
Kisa swayed on her feet.
Jesse’sband shot out to steady her, but he stopped himself,
slightly appeased by her reactions, he continued, “I heard about what happened last night. Kira, please be fair. Yes, the man inside the ICU took a bullet for you and alnost died. But wasn’t Austyn prepared to do the same for you?!
Yes, he was.
And he did
He got down on his knees in front of Sean for her.
He held a gun to his head for her.
He was ready to pull the trigger for her.
Memory of last right came rushing back
Semew what Austyn did for her.
Hegar flickered back to the ICU
Gideon was still unconscious
Seeing the hesitation in fier eyes, Jesse exploded. So that’s how it’s gonna be? Fine. Stay here then. Leave Austyn to cut. It’s not like anyone cares if he lives or dies!”
He shot Kinabaleful look. ‘Love really is blind. I don’t know what Austyn sees in you.”
He stomped oli
‘Dr Chase! Kica pigged after him.
Jesse picked up his pare
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