“Fuck this.” Ty strode throughout the room with a fierce scowl, transferring straight towards Kelsie.

“No, Ty—” Brenna began, however he ignored her, crouching in entrance of Kelsie.

“I’m going to hold you,” he mentioned in a voice that brokered no argument. “You received’t be capable of make it up the steps. Swear on my fucking life I received’t harm a hair in your head. I’ll additionally allow you to level out who harm you so I can kill them if you need.”

“Ty…” This was a horrible thought. Kelsie would freak out if he tried to choose her up.

However the younger lady stared at Ty with one thing akin to awe. “O-okay,” she mentioned.

“Good.” He scooped her up like a damsel and strode from the room with out one other phrase.

Brenna stared after them in surprise. “What the hell?” she whispered.

“Don’t query it,” Lock mentioned at her ear. “Ty’s a rattling good man. She’ll be secure.” Lock gripped the again of her neck and gave a mild squeeze. “Let’s get the fuck outta right here.”

The heat of Lock’s palm steadied her and supplied energy past what she possessed herself. Inside minutes, he had her bundled within the again seat of somebody’s SUV. Lock sat beside her along with his arm round her whereas Kelsie curled up in a ball on Ty’s lap within the entrance seat. Hopefully, she’d discover some much-needed relaxation, however the best way Ty frowned and stored glancing down at her killed that notion. She gave the impression to be gazing at nothing with the identical vacant stare Brenna had come to acknowledge.

“Relaxation,” Lock whispered earlier than kissing the aspect of her head.

The straightforward command unlocked one thing in her, releasing a wave of intense fatigue she couldn’t ignore. With a sigh for the consolation of sitting on one thing apart from the unforgiving ground, she rested her head on Lock’s shoulder.

Inside seconds, she light to sleep, assured in her security and safety in Lock’s arms.

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

“IF YOU DON’T cease hovering and growling at me such as you’re plotting my demise, I’m going to kick your sorry ass out of the room,” Pulse muttered as he probed Brenna’s sore ribs the place he crouched subsequent to the bunk.

She winced, making Lock clench his fists to maintain from smacking Pulse’s fingers away from her.

“Fuck off,” he grumbled, evident at his brother, who may not survive what little remained of the night time.

Brenna reached for his hand from her spot mendacity on a mattress within the bunkroom. “Lock,” she mentioned, chuckling barely. “Let the person do his job.”

“He’s hurting you.”

She rolled her eyes. “Not likely. He’s checking for accidents.”

He grunted, making her giggle once more. Hell, if jokes at his expense bought her grinning and comfortable, she may giggle at him all fucking day.

“All proper.” Pulse rocked again on his heels. He glanced between Brenna and Lock. “I’m fairly certain nothing is damaged, however the one method to be constructive is an x-ray. However, like I mentioned, I’m not overly anxious about damaged ribs. I’m fairly certain it’s simply bruising, which isn’t any joke. It runs all up and down your aspect, which can make it troublesome to do a lot bodily exercise. You’ll be hurting for per week or two.”

“Enjoyable,” Brenna muttered.

Lock squeezed her hand tougher.

“I’ll get you some painkillers. Ice packs will assist too. That gash close to your eye is nasty. I can sew it up for you right here. I’ve lidocaine to numb it and a suture package to shut it up, however it’ll scar. In case you go to the ER, you’ll be able to request a surgeon sew it closed for you, and also you’ll have a a lot decrease threat of scarring.”

“I’m not going to the hospital. Moreover, I believe a scar might be fairly kickass.”

Lock rolled his eyes. “After all you do.”

That had Brenna frowning. “Wouldn’t it trouble you?”

“Huh?” He blinked.

Her face flushed, and she or he prevented his gaze.

Lock cupped her chin, forcing her to have a look at him. “You imply, would a scar trouble me?”

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