The Reluctant Cowboy by Ullman Cherie

Author:Ullman, Cherie [Ullman, Cherie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-02-06T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Inside the hospital, people were talking and hugging. They were all asking the same questions that he was thinking, “Why was there so much blood? Was it a deeper cut than they thought? Was there more than one injury?”

He also watched Matt as he was visibly shaken and Jen was consoling him, “It was an old tent, with old stakes. You didn’t know it would come up.”

“I thought they were secure in the ground. It’s my fault.”

“It was an accident, honey.” He watched as Jen continued to hug her husband.

Cole felt out of place, but he wasn’t leaving. Vanessa finally came over and sat down beside him, “You were amazing, Cole.” Her tone was sweet and calm. “The way you came over and took control of the situation. I’m sure Sierra will appreciate your concern and help.”

Cole just looked at her, then placed his elbows on his knees while he ran his hands through his hair. “Did you know?” he asked, still in shock that nobody had told him.

He glanced up to see the confused look on her face, “Know what?”

When Cole started to reply, the double doors leading to the hospital rooms opened and Sierra came through them. Everyone started to rush forward as she came into the waiting room. Cole froze, looking at her. She still had blood everywhere -- her hair, hands, and clothes. She looked like she was on a mission as she scanned the room until her eyes landed on his. She stood in the middle of the waiting room, surrounded by her loved ones, and calmly stated, “They need to see her father.”

Cole slowly stood and made his way towards her. He could hear the gasps in the room as Sierra didn’t wait for him, just turned and headed back through the doors with him following her. They entered a large private room that was decorated for small children.

He recalled then that Rocco had said they were going to “Nations Children’s Hospital” in Columbus. The room was inviting and even though there were machines beeping and nurses going in and out, it was very cheerful and not as sterile as most hospital rooms. He saw Sierra approach the bed and made his way to stand beside her.

Skye was sleeping with the horse stuffed animal beside her and some kind of bunny blanket in her arms as she sucked on its ear. She looked peaceful and her face had been washed. She had large wrapping surrounding her head and hair, but her face was clear for his view. “She’s precious,” he breathed.

Skye’s face was pure innocence and sweetness. Her petite nose and pink lips fit the small rounded face. He couldn’t take his eyes off of her. “The doctors need to test your blood. Mine, too.” Cole heard her, but wasn’t ready to face her yet. He let her continue as he watched Skye sleep. “She’s going to be okay, but they were very concerned with the bleeding. They say it wasn’t clotting properly and that is why she lost so much.

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