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She rested her cheek against his forehead “There are sos you shouldn’t joke about”

Despite the pain and tiredness, her touch brought perfect serenity Rylan let the happiness soak right through to his bones This was everything he’d never allowed himself to want He closed his eyes and savored the moment For the first time in forever, his mind was at peace with hi forced on him He was accepted for who he was

He opened his eyes “I love you, you know”

Bree lifted her head and smiled at him “I know”

“Well, look who’s finally awake” Trey’s hearty tones from the doorway made them both ju when I asked if I could visit with you”

“One of these days, we’re going to have to speak to your brother about his ti,” Rylan muttered

“What are you two laughing about?” Trey asked, as Bree resumed her seat

“Just happy to be alive,” Rylan said

“Lucky to be alive, you rip his hand, then decided against it “Thank you for saving my sister’s life”

Rylan smiled at Bree “I had an ulterior motive”

Trey raised his brows in a question, but Bree shook her head Clearly, she wasn’t ready to share so they’d barely discussed Instead, she deflected her brother’s attention “How’s Jekyll?”

“I didn’t know dogs could sulk, but that’s one moody mutt,” Trey said “I took him back to Rylan’s ranch Dinah said to let you know she’ll take good care of hi with all the others She sends her love to both of you” He pulled up a chair and sat down, viewing the bank of machines behind Rylan warily “Can your blood pressure stand the strain if we talk about the case?”