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I flew at hi my body over his when I noticed the bulkiness of his body under his gown—bandages froery

I dropped instead into the s it between both of mine

"Hey you," I said, feeling the tears fill ain

"How's your arm?"

"Ohabout my arm?"

To that, his lips twitched again

"I heard you've been giving everyone hell"

"Each and every one of them deserved it," I informed him with a nod "Except for that nurse I feel bad about that I have to send her athe lines of 'Sorry for threatening you with a mob hit, I was just scared' That should do it"

"Don't

"Sorry It's been a heavy night It's nice to have a little laugh Even if it hurts"

"I'm sorry I wasn't there"

"Yeah, what the hell, Luca? How dare you get shot and need surgery and leave me surrounded by your people? You inconsiderate ass," I teased, getting another chuckle and wince "Hey Luca?" I said a moment later

"Yeah, sweetheart?"

"You were right"

"About what?"