Possession: An Age-Gap, Billionaire Romance (The Middleton Series Book 3) by Lisa Lang Blakeney

Author:Lisa Lang Blakeney [Blakeney, Lisa Lang]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Writergirl Press
Published: 2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Stop Talking

MEGAN

Ididn’t think my body could still tremble like this.

Not after everything.

Not after watching Hunter’s chest rise and fall so slowly, so helplessly, through the haze of medical machines. But here I am, staring at my phone screen, fingers shaking, barely able to keep my thoughts straight as Lars’ recorded words echo in my head.

Hunter's awake.

The moment I heard those words, it felt like the world around me shifted. The hospital room, the muted beeps, and the sterile smells all faded into the background, leaving just one undeniable fact: Hunter is alive. Awake. And somewhere beyond these walls, he is waiting for me.

I press my palm against my belly, feeling the light flutter of the baby moving inside me, reminding me that despite everything, I’m not alone. But the thought of facing Hunter again... I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel.

He’s alive—that should be enough, right?

But what if it’s not the same? No matter how strong he may be, will a man who wakes up from a traumatic brain injury be the same? What if…?

"Stop it," I whisper, my voice trembling. "You have to be strong, Megan."

As soon as I returned Lars's call, I shared the good news with Lena, Vaughn, and Christian, but we all agreed that I should be the one to visit Hunter first.

I force myself to stand, each movement feeling like an uphill battle. Every step toward his room feels like stepping closer to an unknown I’m not sure I’m ready to face.

Hunter has always been my rock, the one person who can ground me in the midst of all the chaos that surrounds us. Seeing him in a coma this past week has shattered something inside me. I felt so powerless, so lost as if a piece of myself was missing. And now, knowing he’s awake, I should feel whole again.

But I don’t. Not yet.

I make my way down the hospital corridor, the cold tiles beneath my feet doing nothing to soothe the storm raging inside me. Lars is waiting for me just outside the nurses’ station. His normally stoic expression is softer today, relieved.

“Hey,” he says, his voice low, almost hesitant. “You okay?”

I nod, though I’m not sure if it’s true. "Does he... remember everything?" The question slips out before I can stop it. It’s the only thing I can think about. What if he doesn’t remember me? Us?

Lars rubs the back of his neck, his gaze flicking toward the door down the hall. "He’s still piecing things together, but he remembers you, Megan. He’s been asking for you."

Something in my chest loosens, and for the first time since I got Lars' call, I take a breath. He remembers me. That should be enough to calm the torrent of emotions swirling inside me. But the anxiety gnaws at me still.

I try to smile, but it feels more like a grimace. “I guess I should go in then.”

“Take your time,” Lars says, his accented tone understanding. He knows this is bigger than just a reunion.

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