“Okay,” she exhaled. “Okay. I’m sorry. I love you guys. Levi?”
He grunted,his blue eyes still wide and face pale.
“You good?” she frowned at him.
“Yeah. Sure. Uh. Okay. Let’s go.”
June and I watched Avery sail back out the door, Levi right behind her.
“What in the fuck?” June whispered.
“Didn’t she say she missed her period the other day?” I asked.
June’s mouth dropped and she turned to face me. “Do you think?”
“I mean.”
“Oh my god.”
“Like I don’t want to assume. She had a right to be mad, but I don’t think she’s ever spoken like that to either of us.”
“Agreed.” June shook her head. “Something in the air right now, Evie. I don’t know what.”
I shook my head and sat back down next to her. At least the waiting room was quiet. There was nevertoomuch going on in Whynot, which was a good thing. Except for the fact it meant June was right and everyone would be talking about Austin. “Fuck,” I mumbled.
I pulled out my phone and typed out a text to Austin.
Me
Hi, I am so sorry. I should not have reacted the way I did. I don’t think you hurt Nick. Can we talk again soon? I don’t feel like we really said what we both wanted to this morning, then things got out of hand.
June read over my shoulder and shook her head with a sigh. “I’m ready for the two of you to have mind-blowing sex then get your happy ending like me and Avery.”
“It’s not that simple,” I mumbled.
Austin read my text, but didn’t respond. I swallowed hard, wishing I could find more words. I didn’t even know where to start with him.
“Thanks for staying with me,” I whispered.
“Of course.” June gave my hand a squeeze. “You know Avery and I are always here for you.Always.”
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Nick
I felt like shit.
I groaned as my eyes opened, and bright lights flashed above. My head hurt like a bitch. In fact, every muscle did. I blinked a few times as loud noises whirled around me, and a familiar face appeared in front of mine.
“Nick,” Matthew said firmly. “Look at me. Look at the flashlight. Yep, good. Okay. You’ve got a concussion, okay? We think you broke a couple ribs possibly. We’re gonna look.”
“Matt,” I wheezed out. “My cat. If I have to stay overnight, someone has to get my cat.” Lucky was possibly the most important thing in my life, and he’d be so confused if I wasn’t home tonight.
“Don’t worry about Lucky right now,” Matthew said gently. “We’ll get him if we need to, okay? Evie will take care of him. Hell, June or Avery would too. You’re not alone.”
You’re not alone.
I winced as my body was jostled. My memories started coming back and I cursed, squeezing my eyes shut.
