“Jag, this is a hospital,” I tease him like he doesn’t know.
He shrugs and gives me a lopsided grin. “And skin to skin is wonderful therapy.”
At five-eight, I’m not the smallest person in the world but I kick off my shoes and squeeze in because I’m happy he’s able to request anything. This could have been a horrible, horrible day for us instead of a scare. Still, the tears spill as he rubs my back.
“Don’t cry, Karebear,” he whispers.
“I’m not crying, you’re crying.”
He chuckles as intended. I rest my chin on his chest and look at him. “This scared the shit out of me. I know this was more traumatizing for you but I’m pretty attached to you now and need you to be okay.”
He smiles at me and somehow manages to make being bruised sexy. “I’m pretty attached to you, too.”
I blush like an idiot and lie my head on his chest. Closing my eyes, I listen to his heartbeat because I almost lost my chance.
Chapter Nineteen
Jagger
They heldme overnight for observations and Karessa stayed by my side the whole night, snuggling me without complaint. The beds are bigger than the usual hospital bed but it’s still not our king. I have a mild concussion but will live otherwise. It’s amusing to have my wife fuss over me but the reason fills me with rage. Fucking Elmer. Although Oran is my emergency contact, I made it clear that he was not to be contacted for this. I don’t want him having to split his attention and be upset with his douchebag dad at the same time.
I do know, however, that he will want to fight me if I tell him nothing. They are doing the paperwork to release me and I pick up the new phone Nik got after checking my car and home for more threats. As he suspected, my car was rigged with a bomb. Looks like the guy waited until I got out, did his thing, then met me above ground to do his job. This will be something on the edge of my mind for a while. Right now, I shake it away and text Oran.
Me: I’m fine. Just a minor concussion. Elmer is the cause. I’ll fill you in later.
Oran: I’m pissed but I understand.
I know it’s the situation and not me. He knows I’m too upset to spill now. When it’s time, we’ll discuss it in detail like we always do.
Karessa continues to cuddle me as we’re chauffeured home. Knowing us, we’re going back to bed. A night in the hospital isn’t restful and we both need to decompress. I will not let this Elmer shit linger since I’m only giving him time for another plan. Dondi is the next person I text.
Me: We need an emergency meeting tonight.
FIL: Emergency? What kind of emergency?
Me: Treason.
FIL: 7 tonight.
Me: Thank you.
We arrive home with Nikolai trailing. He’ll hang out in case of danger until the meeting.
“I’ll run you a bath,” Karessa announces since I need to keep my cut dry for now.
“Run us a bath,” I correct her.
She smiles and disappears into the bathroom. I strip and throw away my clothes. I’m so over that outfit after yesterday. I don’t need the memories. Karessa almost chokes on her toothbrush when I enter the bathroom.
“You caught me off guard,” she explains once she catches her breath.
“Come on, you should know how fast I can get naked.” I grab my brush and put some toothpaste on it.
“You’re right.”
I turn from the sink and brush my teeth as I watch her check the temperature of the water. Her ass is in the air as she bends and spreads the lavender in the water. My dick twitches although I doubt she expects me to be horny right now but that body contouring dress is doing things to me.
Unaware, Karessa reaches to unzip her dress. The more her skin is exposed, the friskier I feel. I’m done brushing by the time it hits the floor. Stepping behind her. I put my fingers in the waist of her underwear and whisper in her ear.
