His parched lips widen. “I love you too, baby.”
We’re pulled apart by a doctor and two nurses who want to check him over. Megan and I step outside while she calls her parents. “They are going to be so mad they missed him waking up. They’ll never forgive me for making them go to eat after talking to the police.”
She walks down the hall, leaving me alone, and I slide down the wall, my head falling to my knees as I begin to sob. I cry and the tears wash away all of the emotions that have overcome me. They wash away the shitty high school years. They wash away the deceitful woman I became. They wash away the drama of everything that has happened since Casen and I reconnected. They bring a new sense of purpose. One that allows me to feel like I deserve a happy ending.
The doctor walks out of the room, leaving the two nurses to adjust Casen’s position and make him comfortable. I stand in the doorway, catching the aftermath of my tears that fell down my cheeks. Megan still hasn’t returned and once the room is cleared I take my place sitting alongside his bed.
Casen looks at me, caressing my hand with his fingers. “Embyr.”
“Yes.” I smile sweetly at him, thankful to hear his voice. Even though the doctor assured us he would wake up soon, I was still worried there was a chance he wouldn’t.
“Will you marry me?” The question rings loud and clear through the quiet room.
I lean into him, kiss him on the lips and whisper, “No.”
