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“What?” I gasp, my eyes widening in shock. A whirlwind of emotions threatens to overwhelm me, but I manage to steady my voice.“That’s incredible news. I’m on my way to the hospital right now.”

“We’ll see you soon. Drive safe.”

“We will.”

“Was that about your dad?” The tenderness in his voice makes my heart ache with love.

“Yes,” I reply, tears of joy threatening to spill.“He’s finally waking up.”

“Let’s get cleaned up, and we’ll go see him.”

Instead of lingering in the shower like we usually do, we’re efficiently in and out in record time. As I slip on my clothes, my mind races. The doctor said my father was awake, but he didn’t mention anything about my dad’s mental capacity.

“What’s wrong?” Talon asks, sensing my distress.

“I just hope he can talk. What if something happened to his brain?”

“Hey,” he says softly while buckling his belt.“No matter what happens, remember you’re not alone anymore. You’ve got me, and the whole club behind you.”

His words anchor me, reminding me that I am no longer the girl who must face her fears alone. I have him now. Forever.

“Ready?” he asks, extending his hand toward me.

“Ready,” I reply, intertwining our fingers.

As we make our way through the clubhouse, we’re greeted by familiar faces and well-wishes from the other club members. Their genuine concern for my father touches me deeply, reinforcing my belief that these men are more than just bikers—they’re a family, bound by loyalty and a shared sense of justice.

“Take care,” Nitro says, patting me on the shoulder.“Give your dad our best.”

“I will,” I promise.

“Call us if you need anything,” Nina calls from the kitchen.

“We will.” Talon gives her a quick hug before leading me into the garage.

With one final wave at the prospects hanging out on the front porch, Talon and I roar away from the clubhouse. Everything about this feels right. I am exactly where I’m meant to be. I’ve got the love and support of a man who would kill for me, and I’m confident he’s meant to be by my side for the rest of our lives.

Chapter 27: Talon

It’s been several days since Randolph woke up from his coma. Jessica and I have been at the hospital for hours every day, but today, we’re finally going to take him home. As I pull into the hospital parking lot in the car Nina insisted we take, I glance over at Jessica. Her honey-blonde hair frames her face as she excitedly chats about finally taking her dad home. Her tan skin glows in the afternoon light, and all I can think about is getting her naked later. No matter how many times I make love to her, it’s never enough.

“Ready?” I ask, taking her hand in mine. She nods eagerly, and we head into the hospital for what we hope will be the last time.

As we enter Randolph’s room, a cute, older female nurse is helping him change out of his hospital gown into his clothes. The atmosphere is lighter than it has been for days, and it feels like a weight has been lifted off all our shoulders.

“Hey, Randolph,” I tease after the nurse leaves.“Did you get that lovely lady’s phone number?”

He laughs, a genuine chuckle that fills the room.“No. I think I’ll take some time off before I try to date anyone again.”

“Well, Dad, you definitely have a fan club here. I’m sure any one of the nurses would be happy to go out with you. But I understand wanting to wait. I did, and look what I got for being patient.” She beams up at me.

“Patience is a virtue,” I say, grinning.

I can tell Randolph is grateful for the laughter. I’m sure he wants to put the past behind him as much as we do. Besides, he needs to focus on healing. The doctors don’t think there will be any lasting damage from the poison, but they warned him to take things easy for a while.

After saying goodbye to all the nurses and doctors, I wheel Randolph down the hall to the elevators. Jessica glances at the women’s bathroom where she was abducted and shudders. I give her a reassuring smile. She doesn’t have to worry about anything since the police’s interrogation of Allison and Kyle. They both confirmed no one else was involved in the plot to stalk and eventually kill Jessica. Allison sold Kyle out to try to get a reduced sentence, but the DA wasn’t having it. They’re both going to be behind bars for decades.

As we exit the hospital, I feel a sense of relief. Taking him home is going to bring Jessica one step closer to getting things back to normal. I want that for her, so much. It’s such a gorgeous day that if Randolph was feeling better, I’d offer to take him to the park. But he needs to rest. Doctor’s orders.

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