Ryder's Watch: Brotherhood Protectors World by Kris Norris & Brotherhood Protectors World

Author:Kris Norris & Brotherhood Protectors World [Norris, Kris & World, Brotherhood Protectors]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Page Press, LLC
Published: 2024-02-20T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

“Hey.”

Kennedy scrunched her eyes closed, then slowly opened them, staring up into Ryder’s sapphire-blue gaze. Lighter than she’d seen his eyes previously. Though, maybe it was just the harsh illumination bringing out the stunning hue. Whatever the reason, they were mesmerizing, and it took her a few moments to realize he was waiting for an answer.

She went to shift her head when he tsked, palming her chin with his left hand. The warmth stealing what little breath she’d managed to suck in.

“I wouldn’t move your head too much, sweetheart, or you’ll be back to puking your guts out.”

Sweetheart.

He’d been calling her that since he’d sat down in the chair when that jackass, Paxton, had been removing bits of her Jeep from her back. And it seemed as if he wasn’t reconsidering using the endearment any time soon. Which shouldn’t make her heart race or her lips twitch into a smile.

Kennedy blinked a few times, hoping the scenery wouldn’t start sliding left and right like it had in that building. “Where are we?”

“The hospital.” He leaned in closer, his perfect mouth a mere inch from hers. “I’m not going to lie. You scared me down to my damn soul. When you passed out…”

The muscle in his temple jumped, and she had to resist reaching out — smoothing the area with her fingers. Because she wanted to. Wanted to feel his skin move beneath her touch. Share in his warmth like when he’d palmed her chin.

He was so close, she could kiss him. All it would take was a lift of her head, a slight shift, and his mouth would be pressed against hers. Not that she would risk lifting her head, but it didn’t stop her mind from picturing it. “I don’t remember passing out.”

“That kind of comes with the territory. But trust me, it wasn’t a fun time.”

“You got us out?” She frowned. “But how…”

A thrum of pain stole the rest of what she’d wanted to say, the light suddenly ten times brighter. All the ambient noises that much louder. Which only emphasized how tired she was. That, after only two minutes of staring into his eyes and managing those few words, she was ready to go back to sleep.

Ryder must have noticed her eyelids drooping or maybe she’d blinked for a really long time because he chuckled, dropping a kiss on her forehead. “I’ll recount the adventure you slept through once you’re better. I just wanted you to know that your solo days are over, for a while. At least, until we figure out who wants you dead. So, make peace with the fact that I’ll be shadowing your every move.”

“You’re my bodyguard?”

“Has a nice ring, don’t you think?”

She snorted, groaning when it sent another jolt of pain through her eyelids. “It’s something.” She hummed as everything started fading. “You’ll stay, right? Be here when I wake up?”

“That’s the entire definition of being a bodyguard. You’re stuck with me.”

She smiled. “Remind me to hide my Guccis.”

“Brat. Sleep. I’ll be waking you every hour until the doctor gives the go-ahead to move you somewhere more secure.

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