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Nothing.

“Maddie, wake up, baby.”

Nothing. I shook her gently.

“Beau?”

“Stay with me, baby.”

“Always. Loves youz,” her words were slurred.

My phone rang. It was Roan.

“The chopper will be there in fifteen.”

“Good.”

“Anything else I can do?” he asked.

“Pray.”

Chapter Twenty-Four

I liked the feel of the wind through my hair. I hugged Beau even closer as he pushed his Harley even faster. I felt safe holding onto him. I knew that no matter where he took me, he would always keep me safe. I rested my cheek on his leather-covered back.

No, that wasn’t right. He wasn’t wearing a leather jacket. Why wasn’t he? My cheek was resting against his skin. I could smell him, practically taste him.

Nothing made sense.

“Maddie? Can you wake up now? Come on baby, I want to see your pretty brown eyes.”

How could I hear Beau so clearly if we were riding on his Harley?

Wait a minute. He didn’t have a Harley. Grizz had a Harley. Grizz was the biker.

I whimpered.

Grizz.

I hurt. My skin felt like it was on fire.

“Honey, are you in pain? Let me help you.”

Beau. He’s here. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. I tried to open my eyes, but I was too tired. I felt his hand touch my face, his thumb traced my bottom lip. It was Beau’s touch.

“Where?” I finally got out the one word.

“You’re in the hospital. You’re in the ICU.”

He wasn’t making any sense.

I wanted to cry. Nothing made sense and I hurt.

“It’s okay, honey, I’ve just pressed the button for more pain medication. You’re going to be feeling better in just a minute or two.”

Beau stopped touching me, and I whimpered again. Then I felt his breath against my lips, and he kissed me. I sighed. He made my pain go away. His kisses always made my pain go away.

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