Page 33 of Reaper's Rival

“Fine.”

My hand went cold, then a smaller hand wrapped around mine.

“You know it wouldn’t kill you to go have a shower at the clubhouse. It’s been two weeks, and I know for a fact the nurses just aren’t saying anything about you using Abby’s shower because they are scared of you.”

“Good.”

“Can you string more than a few words together for me here?”

“I’m eating.”

“Of course you are. You know when Abby wakes up, she is going to be demanding why you have taken to not shaving.”

“Bring me a razor.”

“No. Come home. Change your clothes, shower, and then come back up. Abby isn’t going anywhere.”

“I’m not leaving her.”

“It’s been two weeks, Reaper. You came from the prison to here. I think you are even scaring the doctors off now.”

“I’m not leaving Abby, so stop going on about it.”

“Dad wants you to come home.”

Kade grunted.

“All I am saying is you need a break. Just a small one. Then I’ll get off your case.”

“No.”

Kim sighed. “Fine. I give up, live here then.”

“Was planning on it.”

“You know she’s breathing on her own now. She’s making improvements. Won’t be long till she is awake and demanding for herself that you need a break.”

“When she wakes up and tells me that I need a break, then I’ll listen.”

“No, you won’t.”

“Will.”

“Won’t.”

“Doesn’t matter anyway cause she isn’t awake, is she?” Kade’s hand took mine. “You can go now.”

“Don’t think so. I have all afternoon and was planning on spending it with my sister telling her about her annoying boyfriend that won’t listen to a word I say.”

Kim seemed to be more relaxed around Kade. They must have actually gotten to know each other while I was… wait a minute, where am I?

My eyes fluttered open, and the bright light engulfed my sight. At first, I was just taking comfort in hearing their voices, but now I wanted answers.

Like where the hell am I?

Why does it hurt to breathe?

“Her stomach is getting bigger. She is going to hate that.” Kim’s words confused me.

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