"So… how long are you going to let him call you his girlfriend but not be a part of your life? Honest to God, Livvy, if he cared as much as he says he does, he'dmaketime to come see you instead of settling for a fucking phone call," he sneers. "Aphone call. You deserve so much better than that."
"I know."
"Then what are you waiting for? I have basketball practice, scouts are there too, but I'mherewith youa lot. Imakethe time," he admits, the love shining in his eyes.
I get the pricklies at the back of my nose and I fight them back. I don't want to cry—not with a broken nose and not over Cam. Not again.
"I need a little time to get well and then I'll talk to him. I'm not strong enough right now," I confess.
"Babe," Bash murmurs. "C'mere."
I very slowly move over to him and he gently lifts me onto his lap, tucking the blanket around me, urging me to rest my head on his shoulder, and wrapping his arms around me.
Safe.
"What?" he asks.
"Safe," I say softly. "With you I feel safe."
He kisses me on the lips—and lingers. My breath catches. Holy smokes. His lips are so soft and he's kissing me so tender. I'm positive if I wasn't hurting so much going on in this moment, I'd be so aroused I would embarrass myself.
He gives me one last peck on the lips then thrusts the glass at me. " Now drink the rest of your protein smoothie."
"Tyrant."
He gives me a very sexy wink.
Oh boy.
ten
Sometimes you knowwhen you wake up there's something bad going on around you. Right now is one of those times.
I'm enveloped in strong arms. A long, lean male body is spooned against me. Sebastian's breath is fanning my hair a bit. If he's here, then what's the problem?
"What the fuck is going on, Olivia?" Cam barks, startling me so much I sit upright, then scream as excruciating pain stabs every part of my body—at least it feels like it. I bite my lip to stop myself from crying and force myself to take a breath.
It hurts. Oh, God, how it hurts. Just a breath. He made me that happen. More pain from Cam.
"C-Cam," I choke out, biting back the pain.
"What the fuck?" Bash shouts, sitting up.
Alexa comes running into the room, her eyes wide, her gaze shifting between Cam and Sebastian.
Oh boy.
"L-lex. M-medication?" I ask.
She nods
"Hurry.Please."
In a flash she's back and I'm downing the pills with water.
Bash scrubs a hand over his face. "Christ, man, you didn't have to scare the shit out of her. Think about what she just went through," he growls at Cam.
"What the hell is he doing in your bed, Liv?" Cam asks, ignoring Bash.
