“Well, it’s just that she’s looking a little pale. Is she okay?”
Glancing over at her, I nearly dropped the crockpot and rushed over to her the instant I saw that glazed look in her eyes. But this was different. This wasn’t a panic attack.
“Blake!” I shouted, reaching out just as she started to collapse.
Her weight dropped into my arms, and I swung her up, cradling her head against my arm as I shifted her legs into my other arm. “Baby, wake up!”
Chaos erupted around me as I stared down at my wife, praying nothing was wrong.
“What happened?”
“What’s wrong?”
“Is she okay?”
“Quiet!” I shouted above them all, carrying her over to the couch where I sat down with her still in my arms. She blinked rapidly, shaking her head as she pushed against my arms.
“What—”
“Are you okay? What the hell happened?”
“I’m fine,” she murmured, but her eyes were still slightly unfocused, sending panic racing through me.
“Baby, you are not fine. I’m taking you to the hospital.”
“No, I don’t?—”
But I was already on my feet, rushing for the door. Sam was ahead of me, holding the door open.
“We’ll take my truck,” he said, running out the door.
“Parker, I’m fine,” Blake insisted, still pushing at me to let her down.
“Don’t,” I snapped. “Don’t even tell me you’re fine when you just passed out.”
“I didn’t pass out,” she argued.
A sarcastic laugh ripped from my throat as I climbed into the truck with her still in my arms, shifting her onto my lap so she was more comfortable before pulling the strap over both of us.
“This is ridiculous! What are you doing?”
“I’m taking care of my wife.”
“Where’s the hospital?” Sam asked.
“Take a right out of the drive.”
“Do not take a right!” Blake argued. “I’m not going to the hospital!”
“How long has this been going on?” Sam asked.
“First time. That I know of,” I said accusingly, staring down at my wife, waiting for her to admit that she was hiding something from me.
“It’s the first time,” Blake snapped.
“Really?”
“Yes! I mean, I’ve been a little dizzy, but only when I stand up and stuff, which is completely normal!”
