Page 5 of Holiday on the Rocks
I was lifted up and in his arms and my body was rested against his chest. I hated it.
I wished I hated it. I was unable to utter a syllable as he carried me to an SUV and opened the passenger door.
“There’s probably a hospital in the next town.”
“Just call me an Uber. I don’t want to go anywhere with you.”
He put me in the passenger seat and his eyes on me put fire in my face. “We have to get you looked at and then I’ll drive you home.” He shifted his weight. “Do you live here?”
My eyes rolled. “No. I’m here for a stupid wedding of a friend.”
He nodded. “Is that so?”
“Duh. Why would I say it if that wasn’t so? You’re stupid, Levi.”
“Wow.”
I leaned my head against the seat. “My head hurts.”
He shut the door and got behind the wheel. “Close your eyes and rest.”
“Don’t tell me what to do.” I pulled my hood up. “Let’s play the silent game.”
He started the car. “I’m visiting Colorado also.”
“Clearly the universe hates me and you have no concept of the quiet game.”
“Well, aren’t you just a little ray of dark black. Do you want me to climb down and get your suitcase? Or are you planning to wear bloody sweats for a wedding?”
Even one look from those green eyes could still turn me to Jello. I was in the same place as him. I was in the same place as him.
“Should I take your silence as a yes please, Levi?”
I shrugged. “I guess.”
“Do you have the rental company papers in the car? You’ll need those.”
“Of course I do, do you think I’m an idiot?”
“Would you like me to grab those as well, or are you going back down the cliff?” I hated the way he drummed his fingertips on the steering wheel.
“Fine.”
“I’m sure you mean yes, please.”
I looked over to see a smug grin. “What I mean to say is go to hell. Like tonight would be perfect.”
He got out and slammed the door while I watched his fine self cross the highway as I attempted to regulate my racing heart. And spinning head. And the sudden realization that I was going to hurl at any second.
I pushed the door open as vomit spewed from my mouth and slapped on the concrete below.
The pain in my head came in a wave, and I sat with my head in my hands.
“Allie?”
I kept my eyes closed as Levi took my face in his hands. “Langley, look at me.”
I opened my eyes but it was too much. “Go away.”
