Harlequin Intrigue December 2018--Box Set 2 of 2 by Elle James

Author:Elle James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Paige looked around the coffeehouse, her gaze darting from the occupied tables to the people standing in line. Thank God for people’s addiction to their phones. Nobody had noticed Asher collapsing at the table.

Leaning forward, Paige swept the phone from the floor and then pretended she was talking to Asher—just in case someone looked up from texting long enough to notice.

Cam’s voice mail was probably still recording, so she whispered into the phone. “Cam, it’s Paige. Asher just collapsed. I’m going to need some help. We’re in Vermont… Montpelier, but probably not for long.”

She ended the call and folded her arms on the table, resting her chin on her hands. With her lips close to Asher’s ear, she whispered, “What’s wrong, Asher? Can you hear me?”

He answered with a soft moan. At least he wasn’t dead.

What had happened? Had someone poisoned the coffee? She popped the lid off her own cup and eyed the liquid as she swirled it around. Nobody could’ve poisoned their coffee but the barista, and she doubted the doctors at Hidden Hills had compromised a couple of baristas in Montpelier.

Maybe he was just ill, still suffering from his head injury. God knew what kind of treatment he received for his physical injuries. Those doctors had been more concerned with his psychological responses—and how to tweak them.

She brushed his hair back from his clammy forehead. She couldn’t risk calling 911 for him, but she couldn’t risk not calling. She’d rather see him back at Hidden Hills than dead, although another stint at Hidden Hills might end in his death.

“Think.” She pressed her fingers to her temples. She’d helped more than a few drunks out of bars. Could this be any different?

She grabbed Asher’s wrists. “We’re getting out of here. I’m going to help you, but you’re walking out of here. Got it?”

Asher’s eyelids fluttered and he moved his lips.

“I’m gonna take that as a yes.” She shoved the phone in her purse and strapped it across her body. She crouched beside Asher’s chair and dragged his arm over her shoulders.

“On the count of three, I’m going to straighten up and you’re coming with me.” She braced her feet on the floor. “One, two, three.”

She pushed up and Asher made a move to join her, which made hoisting up easier than she thought. So, he could hear her and respond in some way.

Once on her feet, Paige began to shuffle toward the door. A couple walking in gave them a wide berth but held the door open.

Paige nodded her thanks and half dragged, half carried Asher across the threshold.

A young man jumped from his chair in the coffeehouse and followed them outside. “Do you need help? Is he sick?”

“Yes, he’s sick. I just need to get him to the car.”

“Should I call 911?”

“No. He has the flu. I just need to get him home.”

“I’ll help you.”

The man got on the other side of Asher and together they dragged him to the car and loaded him into the passenger seat.

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