The Bankroll League (The Stillman Family Series Book 2) by Lanee Lane

Author:Lanee Lane [Lane, Lanee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2022-02-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Claudia's eyes opened, and she tried to bolt up before a sharp pain made her cry out. Memories from the night before flooded her mind. She'd gone to the hospital. That bill was going to hurt, even more than the pain she was feeling. So much for the equipment upgrade for her business.

"What can I do for you? I have your meds in the kitchen if you need one."

Brendon appeared by her side on the couch. Hair rumpled from sleep, and a pair of basketball shorts hung low on his hips. Claudia's mind forgot about the pain in her ankle thanks to the vision next to her. He had the effortlessly tousled look that models in magazines spent hours to achieve for photo shoots. What she wouldn't give to photograph him at that moment.

"Claudia, do you hear me?"

Brendon waved his hand in front of her face. She snapped out of the inappropriate thoughts she was having about her boss.

"Yeah, I don't want any pain meds unless it gets unbearable. They make me feel loopy."

"Are you sure? You have to be in a lot of pain."

"I'm sure," Claudia replied.

"Fine, but promise me, if the pain gets too bad, you'll tell me. I can cut one in half. That can take some of the edge off."

"Or you can just pour me a shot of whiskey. That'll take my mind off the pain."

"Claudia, I'm serious."

Claudia could tell by his tone that he meant business. Brendon wasn't stern often, but when he was, there was no arguing.

"Yes, boss."

Her right hand saluted him.

"What happened to those crutches?" She asked.

"I left them in the kitchen by the garage door. Do you need them?"

Claudia thought about the best way to word her next sentence. Her foot hurt, and her brain was too foggy to figure out an elegant way, so she spit it out.

"I need to use the bathroom."

Brendon jumped off the couch and grabbed her crutches. She was bent over the sofa when he returned with her arms braced on the side. Her good foot was on the ground, and the knee of the injured leg rested on the sofa. He stood beside her.

"Brace yourself on me while you get adjusted to the crutches."

Claudia got her bearings and made her first step with the crutches. Brendon coached her on what to do. Their efforts were far more successful than the night before. Slowly but surely, she covered ground. Brendon followed behind to catch her if she stumbled.

They made it to his downstairs guest bathroom. Brendon followed her in. Claudia turned her head to look at him, and Brendon stared back.

"Get out."

"Oh, yeah. I guess, call me when you're done, and I'll follow you back to the couch."

"I think I'll be fine to make it back."

Brendon closed the bathroom door behind him as he exited. Claudia got her pants down and used the bathroom sink to steady herself as she sat down. Beads of sweat dripped down her temples. She breathed a sigh of relief to be sitting.

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