"He's fine. We wanted to talk to you for a few minutes," the guy by the door answers. "I'm Nitro, Doc you've met, and that is Ice."
My eyes flick to each of them, before settling on the guy right next to my bed. Ice is right, he's one cold motherfucker.
"Please." I don't know how much longer I can hold off my tears. "I just need to see my brother; we need to get out of here. We need my car."
They all stare at me in silence, and I drop my eyes down. I'm suddenly very interested in the covers as I pick at invisible threads.
"You can see him after we talk," Nitro tells me. "I'm guessing you don't remember the accident?" he asks, and I shake my head. Big mistake, the room spins and my head throbs even harder. I close my eyes and take a few deep breaths.
"Here." The Doc holds a small cup of water in front of me. I go to take it but he gently pushes my hand away. "I'll hold it. Just take a small sip." He places the cup on my lips and tips it a little. The water hits my lips and he pulls it away almost as quick, so I barely get anything.
"Please can I have another sip?" I ask, only now realising how thirsty I am.
He gives me another small sip then places the cup back on the side.
"Nova." Nitro calls out my name as he walks closer to the bed, taking a seat in the empty chair next to Doc. "The crash, do you remember it?"
"Not really. I remember feeling a little dizzy and then like I was losing control," I whisper.
"Well, you can't have your car." I look over at him, confused. “It’s at the bottom of the river, sweetheart. You were driving over the Lone Traveller Bridge when you lost control, hit the barrier and landed in the river."
No longer able to hold back the tears, I suck in a few breaths as they roll down my face. I feel sick. "I could have killed us both. Oh my god, please tell me Mason is okay, is he here? I really need to see him, please," I beg them through sobs.
"Hey, easy there, Dragonfly, take a breath. He's safe, we promise. Mase is totally fine, he's just in the other room with the nurse." Ice leans over, placing one hand on the back of my neck, curling the other over my fidgeting hands.
His hand on the back of my neck gently squeezes, as he rubs his thumb back and forth over my hands.
"Please let me see him," I beg, my eyes flicking between the three men in the room. I watch as Nitro gives a small nod to Doc who returns it and then heads out the door.
"Look at me, Nova," Nitro tells me. I turn to look at him, Ice still holding on to me. "You need to calm the fuck down before the kid comes in here. He'll freak out if he sees you upset."
I nod, taking a few deep breaths. "Please could I have a little more water?" I ask, looking up at Ice. He smiles then reaches for the cup before gently tipping it to my lips, letting me have a small sip of water. He places it back down on the table just as the door opens and in rushes Mason, followed by Doc.
"Nova," he calls out, racing over to the bed. Relief washes over me as Ice lifts him onto the bed. I wrap my arms around him, pulling him to me. I don't care that every inch of me hurts.
"Are you okay?" I ask.
He nods into my chest. "I haven't told them anything. They wanted me to tell them, but I didn't. I promise." My chest tightens at the thought of Mason making sure he keeps our secrets.
"Hey, little man." I look up to see another man standing in the doorway. He has his arm wrapped around a small blonde woman who gives me a smile and wink.
"Hey, Mason, why don't you come get some food with me?" she asks, and I hold him tighter to me, shaking my head.
"Nova, let go of the kid and let him go with Marissa so we can talk," Nitro tells me, his tone leaving no room for argument.
I look at him, then at the blond. She gives me a smile before stepping forward. "He'll be fine I promise, we're just going to go grab a bit of food."
I give a small nod, agreeing, knowing that I don't really have a choice. I give him a kiss on the top of his head, and Ice helps him off the bed.
"Nova?" he questions, as the woman reaches for his hand.
"It’s okay, buddy, go with Marissa and get some food, I'll be right here."
He looks uncertain but nods and lets her lead him out of the door.
The guy in the doorway watches her leave then closes it behind her.
Chapter Eleven
