Page 34 of Reticent

I shift my eyes to Dru, who’s watching us. “I didn’t mean to scare you.”

“I’m just glad you’re all right.” He brushes his knuckles against my cheek before straightening in his black suit and turning to Dru, who’s backed up to the door. “Who are you?”

“I’m Dru.”

Hunter cocks his head.

“Dru’s a friend, and he’s Jordyn’s brother,” I say, answering Hunter’s silent question.

“Who?” he asks, and I realize he doesn’t know Jordyn’s name.

“Niko’s girlfriend. Dru was my photographer today for my maternity photo shoot. He was a huge help at the accident.”

“Thank you,” Hunter says to Dru, his tone wooden.

“Glad I could help.” Dru smiles at me, then drifts his eyes to Hunter. Whatever he sees on Hunter’s face makes his smile fall.

Hunter’s expression is perfectly blank as he looks at Dru. “You can go. I’m here now.”

I shoot Hunter a was that necessary look. He doesn’t react. Both men are preoccupied with the death glare they’re giving each other. Men.

“Thanks for stopping by, Dru,” I say.

Dru chuckles under his breath as drags his gaze to me. “Anytime, Yasmine. Do you want me to call Niko?”

“No. I’ll call him later.”

“All right then. I’ll call you in a couple of days to check on you.”

Hunter’s jaw visibly tenses. I wait until Dru leaves the room before turning my attention to Hunter. “Was that necessary?”

“Yes. Now, what did the doctor say?”

I roll my eyes and decide to let it go. I give him more details about the accident that I didn’t relay over the phone, and I update him on my conversation with the doctor. He listens without interruption and sinks into the chair at my bedside, looking equal parts furious and concerned.

“Did anyone get the license plate of the driver?”

“It was my fault.”

“It wasn’t your fault. It was a hit-and-run.”

“But I ran a yellow light.”

“That isn’t illegal. But you do have to be more careful.”

“I know I do.” Tears swim in my eyes.

Hunter leans forward in his chair, bowing his head with a sigh, before looking up at me. “If something would’ve happened to you or the baby …”

“I’m so sorry.” The tears in my eyes spill over. I wipe them away as fast as I can.

Hunter reaches over and takes my hand, holding it awkwardly as if he’s unsure if he should, before lacing his fingers through mine. “I didn’t mean to make you cry.”

“You didn’t.” I manage a weak smile. “It’s been a day.”

“Where’s your car?”

I’m on the verge of tears again, just thinking about my mangled car. “It was towed to Hector’s Autobody. It’s pretty bad.”