Playing to Win: A Billionaire Cinnamon Roll Hero Romance (Billionaire Playboys Book 5) by Tory Baker

Author:Tory Baker [Baker, Tory]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-08T23:00:00+00:00

SIXTEEN

Danica

“I’m fine,” I tell Theo for the tenth time since being admitted into the hospital. Yep, I hit Brian so bad with the back of my head I gave myself a concussion. Shit didn’t stop there either. I no sooner lost the light when he decided to pull me by my ponytail, attempting to drag me further away from my door, when Bellamy appeared. I’m not sure what would have happened had he not come. I’d like to think Brian wouldn’t have taken things too far, but you just never know.

“Danica, you’re not. You have a concussion, and they want you to stay the night. In fact, they pretty much said you’d be going against medical advice. You’re staying, end of story.” I’d roll my eyes if my head weren’t pounding. Instead, I gingerly lay my head back, avoiding another conversation I’m sure to lose because Theo, the caveman, called in Mallory.

“He’s right, Dani. Please, this once, listen to someone and stop being headstrong. In this instance, it might save your life.” I hear the emotion clogging her voice, and I know better than anyone how strong she is. This must really be upsetting her.

“Fine, I’ll stay, but stop hovering. Both of you.” Theo doesn’t listen. He moves my fingers away from the intravenous line I was fiddling with. Apparently, Theo Goldman knows everyone in New York. Lucky for me, I’m getting the royal treatment. Not so lucky for me, I’m being catered to like the Queen of England. Overkill, to say the least.

“Thank you. Now, I’m going to head out. There are a few people who are busting at the seams trying to get in here, but this big guy is holding them off.” Mallory comes closer. My eyes open and blink the tears away. My best friend looks like she’s aged ten years in the span of twenty-four hours.

“You’re welcome. I’m okay. I’ll call later, and I’m sure Theo will text you with any updates.” She cups my cheek, kisses my forehead.

“He better, and you better listen, or else.” I attempt to laugh. The throbbing in my head doesn’t let me, though.

“I will, promise.” I nod, give her a weak smile, and then she’s heading out the door. Theo takes a seat beside my bed, hand entwined with mine, squeezing it lightly. The door closes softly behind Mallory. My eyes stay open even though Vanessa and Dr Smith told me earlier that sleep is the best thing for me. It’s really hard to shut down my brain. I shouldn’t be worried about work, school, or the thought of returning to my apartment when I’m released from the hospital.

“Theo.” I turn my head to look at him. His attention is already locked on me, gaze never wavering.

“Fairy,” he replies, a tired smirk on his face. Theo was at the hospital before I was, holding my hand as they off-loaded me from the ambulance, staying put the whole time until it was time for an MRI. Still, he was adamant about waiting right outside the door.

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