Page 22 of His Forgotten Colton Fiancee
Chapter 5
West couldn’t wait to get to the hospital to check on his fiancée. As soon as his shift ended, he would see her.
Quinn had to be okay. She was a fighter.
He drove to his apartment in town and dropped off Rex. The dog looked up at him and whined, sensing West’s emotions. He hunkered down and patted Rex’s head.
“She’s going to be fine, boy. She’s going to be fine.”
Maybe if he said it enough times, it would be true.
Anxiety tightened his stomach. Driving to the hospital, West wanted to break every speed limit in town. Not possible. No one knew of their relationship. Had to play it cool.
Doors to the Red Ridge Community Hospital ER swished open. He flashed his badge at the front desk, asked for Quinn Colton.
The nurse barely looked up. “She’sstill in the ER. Room three. But you can’t see her yet. The chief called, gave strict orders only family can be with her.”
The hell with that. “Who’s with her now?”
The nurse kept scribbling on a pad. “Her brothers.”
Maybe he was a stranger in town, and Finn Colton held the power with the hospital staff. But nothing would prevent him from seeing his love.
West ignored the nurse,went straight to the closed doors leading from the waiting area to the nurses’ station. A burly security guard narrowed his eyes.
“You have a pass?” the guard asked.
“The only pass I need.” He flashed his badge. “FBI. I work with Shayne and Brayden.”
“The chief said—” the guard began.
“Family only. We’re brothers in arms. I found Quinn in the rubble. Need to check on her.”
He stared down the guard and the man nodded. “All right.”
The security guard pressed the button and the doors swished open to admit him.
Smells assaulted him as he entered the treatment area. Antiseptic, bleach, sickness.
Death.
I’m sorry, West. There was nothing we could do.
Gritting his teeth against the memory, he arrived at room three, where the nurse said he’d find Quinn.Shane, her brother, hovered outside the curtained area.
“Why are you here? Finn gave orders only family is to stay with Quinn.” Shane gave him a suspicious look. “Shouldn’t you be on the scene?”
“I came to check on her.”
Shane turned more wary. “Brand, we’ll take care of interviewing our sister. She doesn’t need extra stress right now.”
Deep breaths.“How is she?”
Shane glancedat the closed blue curtain. Murmurs came from within.
“Brayden’s in there. She finally woke up.”
Well, thank the good Lord for that. “What other injuries?”
