McAllister Justice Series Box Set by Reily Garrett

Author:Reily Garrett [Garrett, Reily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-03T04:00:00+00:00

THE HOSPITAL STAY provided a breather despite her ready-to-leave assurances. The fact she’d stopped breathing necessitated an overnight stay in a private room and armed guard by the door, the latter ensured after numerous calls from concerned stateside brothers.

By late afternoon, her nervous energy converted to an inclination to act. “C’mon Roy. We’ve been here for hours. All I have is a few stitches. I want to go home.” Her gaze roamed over the hospital room, from the door to the window overlooking the busy street below.

After speaking with the sergeant in CIB, Royden needed to see for himself the nest where the shooter had lain in wait. The flip side equaled leaving Abby’s side and praying she’d stay put.

“Yes, your injury should heal without problems, but you were breathless, if only for a short time, and since the doctor wanted you to stay until morning, we stay. That was saltwater you inhaled, and you stopped breathing.”

Murmured words spoken by the officer in the hallway drifted in the cool night. All remained quiet outside.

“I know, but only for a few seconds. It’s just that this place, well, it reminds me of...”

“I know it does, Abs, but this is for your safety. As soon as the doctor makes his rounds in the morning, we’ll leave. I promise.” He sat beside her bed, holding her hand, knowing he’d have to soon let go.

If he could calm her enough to make her see reason, it would buy him an hour to get an update on the investigation and examine any evidence found.

Stalling her brothers took Herculean effort. Their intent to arrive en masse on New Zealand’s shores would’ve further unsettled Abby. As it was, the local detective in charge called Royden with each telephone interrogation from the eldest sibling.

The last conversation apparently held a bit of an edge. Familiar with McAllister tactics, Royden assured the locals he and Abby would return stateside within twenty-four hours.

Uncharacteristic vulnerability blanketed her spirit since first opening her eyes and vomiting seawater. Mentally, she’d taken a step back to the night of escaping an underground prison.

He covered her hands to keep her from picking at her nails, something she’d never before done. His heart wept for the regression transpiring before his eyes.

“Talk to me, sweetheart.”

“I died, Roy. For a few seconds, I actually died. I know it... There are things I still want to do, to experience.”

“And?” He would’ve moved Heaven and Earth to bring her back. She didn’t understand it yet, but she wasn’t going anywhere without him.

Various emotions strafed her expression, none settling for more than a heartbeat. It was clear she wanted to yield to the pressure building up inside, but an unknown entity held back the words and tears glistening in her gaze.

Be patient. It takes time to regain equilibrium. She wasn’t ready to hear the declaration clawing the inside of his chest to get out. She belonged by his side, forever, but had to heal both physically and emotionally. The ring in his pocket would come to form a prison if she wasn’t strong enough to stand on her own.

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