Darkness United by K.C. Luck

Author:K.C. Luck [Luck, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: series, Romance Suspense
Publisher: KC Luck
Published: 2019-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22

Lexi was frustrated. Arms crossed, she stood outside the hospital and tried hard not to lose her temper. The visit to the tent city and the general anxiety over everything happening had her in a bad mood. The fact Anna just explained she was staying the night to work at the hospital instead of coming home to rest did not help. And I have this damn kink in my neck too, she thought twisting her head from side-to-side, while she waited for Anna to lock up her bicycle.

Once she was done, Anna turned to her. “Lexi, I know you're unhappy, but I have to do this,” she said. “Dr. Ambrose is still out, and more people are coming in with flu symptoms.”

Lexi was unhappy, that much as true, but she also knew her wife would never stop trying to help people who needed it. That was one of the reasons she loved her so much. Arguing about it would not improve the situation. Instead, she opened her arms and pulled Anna into a hug. “Promise me you will wear a mask and take breaks,” she whispered into the woman's hair. “I'll ride back in the morning and check on you.”

She felt Anna nod against her chest. “I promise,” she answered. “I’ll miss you, and I miss Joe.”

Lexi sighed and squeezed Anna a little tighter before letting go. “I love you,” she said as Anna backed away. Her wife blew her a kiss and then turned to go in the front door. For some reason, the sight of her disappearing inside filled Lexi with uneasiness. The woman who meant more to her than anything in the world was walking into a place filled with sick and contagious people. She knew Anna was strong and healthy, but no one was invincible. Lexi considered going in after her to try and convince her to come home. Then, she shook her head and climbed onto her own bicycle. Groaning at the five-mile ride ahead of her, Lexi pushed off. The movement ran a line of pain into her lower back and she almost stopped. Maybe I’ll just go crash in Taylor and Jackie’s extra bedroom, she thought, but then dismissed the idea. With Sam and Laura gone, there was more work to do back at the farmhouse. She could not leave everything up to Alice, Will, and the others. Lexi started to pedal and as she picked up speed, her back loosened a little. The breeze felt good on her hot face.

For a late November day, it felt unusually warm. At least it is not raining right now, she thought, noticing the late evening sun starting to set over the treetops. In fact, the light shining into her face seemed especially bright. So much so, it hurt her eyes and she narrowed them to see. In a half mile, she would be deeper among the trees on the backroad which would take her home. Those would block the light until the sun went down.

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