“She needed to let me know I had assist no matter I did. And we talked about her fears for her youngsters.” I blow out a breath. “Appears like there are some actual weirdos on the market, however I suppose that’s all a part of the deal.”

“Is {that a} sure?” His expression is so stuffed with hope. He loves me; he actually does. I think about that. And I’ve to think about us.

“I’m not going to make that call proper this second. I imply, you won’t love me that a lot after I get away in spots.”

He grimaces. “About that …”

I increase my hand to my face. The pores and skin’s heat, however easy. “What?”

“You’ve already acquired them, however I’m guessing you didn’t discover.”

I stare at him. “The place?”

“There are a pair in your shoulder, and one proper between your breasts.” He tilts his head. “You’re not lined like Casey clearly is. But.”

I groan. “Oh no.”

“However I’ll assist you to put lotion on them if you’d like.” He shrugs, and I’d really feel rotten, however I giggle. “I believe you’re stuffed with meals and capsules and have to sleep now, although. Am I proper?”

I nod. “Thanks for being right here, even after …”

“There’s nowhere else I will be.” Leaning ahead, he presses a kiss to my brow. “Now, relaxation. I’ll nonetheless be right here whenever you get up. And I’ll come and get you if Casey wants you.”

I snuggle down below the blankets.

Sure, Casey wants him. However I want him too.

And possibly that’s all that actually issues.

18

Lana

“Don’t scratch.”

I’m vaguely conscious of my hand on my neck.

Alex.

Is that Alex’s voice?

“Lana. Don’t scratch. Give me a second.”

I let loose a sigh as cool liquid splashes my neck, and I drive my eyelids open.

Alex hovers over me, the calamine bottle in a single hand and a wad of cotton wool within the different.

“How lengthy have I been asleep?”

He dabs at my pores and skin. “It’s morning. After your lunch, you slept all through.”

“Casey.” I push myself up.

“She’s fantastic. I’d respect it for those who acquired as much as put some of these items on some elements of her, however I’ve stored her distracted with movies and meals.”

I sigh. “The way in which to her coronary heart.”

He chuckles. “One thing like that.”

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