I relished in the feeling of his skin against mine. I had been ready to die when Shelia had the gun pointed at me and it felt so good to be right here, alive and breathing. “I feel like I got the shit beat out of me, but other than that I think I’m good.”
“Really?” He leaned down to kiss each corner of my mouth gently. “Because that crazy woman really did a number on you. I just wish I had gotten there a little bit sooner. I had this feeling that something was wrong so I snuck out of my conference and headed home. I’m just glad I got there when I did. I almost lost you,” he added quietly.
“But you didn’t,” I raised the hand that wasn’t in a cast and smoothed out the creases that had formed from the tension on his forehead. “She’s actually lucky that she thought to tie me up or I totally would have taken her. I guess she was smart when it came to that.”
Chase smirked and stood up straight, “You’re right, you’re here and that’s all that matters.” The door swung open once again and Teddy’s shaggy blonde head popped in. “All clear in here?”
“Yes,” Ally rolled her eyes and waved him in, “even though I know you wouldn’t mind seeing what’s underneath Leah’s hospital gown.” I watched as Teddy sauntered in and came to stand over my bed, his eyes twinkling with amusement. The two of them still looked to be totally in love with each other and they both had the same sick twisted sense of humor, which was probably why they got along so well.
“Wow, Leah. You are lookin’ like pure shit.” Chase reached over and slapped him in the back of the head as soon as he said it and gave him a death stare. “Dude, you didn’t even let me finish.” Teddy rubbed the back of his head while smirking at me.
“I was going to add before I was rudely interrupted, that you look sexy as hell as always though. If Chase wants to step out of the room, the three of us could have a real fun time, if you know what I mean.” He wiggled his eyebrows at me and Ally rolled her eyes at him, even though she was smirking at him the whole time.
“Chase can stay right where he is, but thanks so much for the offer,” I stated sarcastically. I really couldn’t tell if he was joking or not, knowing the two of them, it probably was not a joke.
I still remember when we were back in high school and Ally had to re-live her night with Leo Marney and Tad Cooper by telling me every detail that had went down between the three of them. I hadn’t talked to her for a week after that.
I was all for Ally living her life however she wanted, but she did not need to share it all with me. Gross. And by the way the two of them were looking at each other, I had a feeling they were into some kinky shit.
“You still up for one more visitor before you pass out again?” I raised my eyebrows at Chase when he broke the silence, waiting for him to tell me exactly who the visitor was. I guess it kind of depended.
“Caleb wants to see you. He’s been asking about you non-stop. Roy has him out in the waiting room with my mom.” I nodded my head eagerly and Chase turned to head out the door. “Wait, how much does he know?”
“I told him you had an accident, but you know that kid, he’s too smart for his own good sometimes. He seems to be handling it pretty well, but he just wants to see you. I’ll only bring him in for a minute.” I watched as Chase left and then Ally and Teddy crowded around my bed.
“We’re gonna head out for the night, so you guys can have some family time. I’ll see you in the morning, ‘kay sweetie?” Ally leaned down to kiss me on the cheek and Teddy did the same on the opposite one with a smirk. “See you tomorrow, beautiful.”
I sighed as I leaned back and fought to keep my eyes open. I certainly didn’t want to come off as loopy and belligerent when Caleb came into see me. We had already dealt with that enough coming from Shelia.
“Mommy!” I heard a squeal as his tiny body ran in to the room and he immediately rushed to stand next to my bed, pushing to his tiptoes in order to see me. Chase came up from behind him and scooped him into his arms so we were more at eye level.
“Hey buddy, I’m so glad you’re here. You always make me feel so much better.” I reached out to squeeze his hand and he gave me a wide smile in return. “When are all of your boo boos going to go away? You want me to kiss ‘em, so they’ll go away quicker?”
“Oh sure, I bet that would definitely work.”
“Be gentle,” Chase whispered into his ear before carefully leaning him down so he was hovering over my body and he peppered all of my injuries with kisses.