Page 34 of Reaper's Rival

“Yeah well, she is going to be more confused when we tell her why.”

“Maybe she already knew before it all happened.”

The ceiling was so bright. I went to lift my arm, but it was too heavy. God, it felt like I’ve been hit by a truck.

“Doubt that; she would have said something.”

“Because there was so much time between the shooting and the coma.” Kim's hand left mine, and I was able to move my fingers.

“Did you see that?” Kade said.

“What?”

“Her fingers just moved.”

“No, they didn’t. I moved my hand.”

My eyes were open now, but my throat was so dry I couldn’t speak.

“Abby?”

It felt like a lifetime since I had laid eyes on those eyes of comfort, but when they were staring down at me, I felt safe instantly.

“Her eyes are open.”

“I’ll call the nurse.”

“Abby, can you hear me?” Kade’s grip on my hand was tighter, as if I was about to disappear from him.

I blinked my eyes and slowly moved my head, but every movement felt so stiff.

“Just don’t move, ok, we’ll get the doctors. Just stay awake, ok? Babe, just keep them eyes open.”

I wanted to smile but couldn’t. If only he knew that I had no plans on closing my eyes while I could stare right up at him.

He was my reason.

Reaper

She was awake. God, how long had I watched her, waiting for her to wake up? The doctors were checking her out. They explained the pregnancy to her. She nodded her head weakly, and I still wasn’t sure if she was with it or not.

I just kept holding her hand.

It was over an hour till she was propped up in bed and drinking water. I knew she was getting better when her hand started to clamp on mine. I loosened my grip on her. I must have been crushing her hand. I didn’t even realize I was holding her hand that tight, I just couldn’t believe she was awake.

Abby pushed herself up on the bed, and immediately I grabbed her side and helped her up.

“You’re here.” Her voice was raspy, but it was heaven to my ears. I had lain awake in prison wondering if I would ever hear her voice again.

“Wouldn’t be anywhere else, babe.” I kissed her forehead.

Her eyes went from me to Kim.

“I just told Dad. He is on his way up.” Kim was grinning at Abby’s other side. “You have been keeping us waiting.”

“Sorry,” Abby said and reached for her water. I wanted to know why she was frowning, but the nurse walked in, stopping me from asking.

“Abby, how you feeling?” The nurse moved to Abby’s other side of the bed and started to check her blood pressure. I don’t know how many times I had watched them do that.

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