Jesse was already in the foyer when he happened to glance back
Kira was trying to move Austyn, probably to get him into a more comfortable position.
But the couldn't make him budge.
Jesse held back a sigh L'Move!
He returned to the living room. Mor
Kira stepped aside. "Thank you"
jesse called Austyn over so he was lying on his side, which minimised the risk of cholding incase he threw up in his sleep.
That's the best I can do. There's no way I can carry him up the stairs.'
"Theor'salin," Kicapointed out
Jesse was at a loss for words.
It took him awhile
his voice. But it's best 11 we don't move him."
He wasn's about to admit that he couldn't litt Austyn, who was taller and stronger and at least 10 kg
heavier than him.
The Clock Is Ticking
"Just let him sleep, jesse said. Keep a glass of water on the table. He's going to get thirsty later. And keep an eye on him in case he throw up Kira nodded. "Thank you."
Jesse lingered and watched her clean Austin's face with the wetted towel.
Her movements were gentle.
She seemed to care for Austyn a great deal.
Jesse could hold back no longer
Do you know who he met this afternoon"
""Who?"
"Your so-called big brottum."
Gideon? Kita looked up, suplied.
Then she frowned.
At noon, Austyn said he was leaving to deal with some work problems.
Did he met up with Gideon instead?
What did the two of them talk about?
Did he get drunk because of the meeting?
Kira's mind was whirling.
Can I ask you something? Jesse sald.
'Uh, sure."
'Do you love Austyn?!
Kira didn't need to think about the answer. "Of course, I do."
She didn't a year ago, but she did now.
just how much do you love him?' jesse stared straight at her
Kira cleared her throat, feeling awkward talking about her feelings with someone like Jesse, whom she regarded as barely an acquaintance.
nut Jesse wasn't leaving without an answer
I would like to spend the rest of my life with him,' Kira caid eventually.
Even if he has done something wrong? Would you still love him then?"
"What something?"
Kira was stunned.
She had heard the same question less than twenty-four hours ago.
"Why are you and Austyn asking me the same thing?
"He asked you this, too?!
'Uh-huh.'
"What did you tell him? Jesse held his breath.
Kira opened her mouth to answer but caught herself.
'Dr Chase, what exactly are you getting at?"
She couldn't help but feel that Austyn and his friend were hiding something from her
'Nothing. Just curious!
He passed at the door.
Just remember that Austyn loves you very m
very much. But sometimes, some things just can't be helped."
When Kira finally snapped out other trance, the doctor was long gone.
"That's odd," she muttered.
But she dismissed all thoughts of je
Jesse from her mind.
Herbrain was exhausted.
It was now way past her bedtime.
Kira went into the master bedroom upstairs and took two blankets and two pillows
She draped one blanket over Austy and crammed the pillow under his head.
The Click to Ticking
she padded into the kitchen, fetched a big jar filled with water and an empty glass, and set them down on the coffee table in front of Au
Then she curled up on the sota opposite.
She had planned to just take a nap and then check on Austyn
But she was fast asleep within minutes.
She woke up the next moming with a gentle kiss on her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open
The first thing she saw was Austyn's stubbled face,Exclusive content from .
Are you feeling better now?" Her hand reached for his forehead.
It was no longer hot to the touch.
'Much better.' He pecked her on the lips. 'Thanks for last night'
*So you remember you were drunk?
'Mm-hmm.'
Kira sat up and rubbed her bleary eyes. 'Do you need some aspirins?
already took a couple.
Kira saw him massaging his temples.
He nodded.
"That'll reach you to go on a binge. Kira hufted. 'You ordered me to stay away from alcohol. I think it's time you take your own advice. Austyn took in the concern in her eyes For a moment, he was sorely tempted to come clean, to tell her everything
If the truth had to come out, it was better if it came from him than Gideon...
'I think know why you got drunk
Kira straightened up and threw both arms around his neck
"What?" Austyn's body tensed up
'It's because of Charlotte, right?' Kica rested her chin on his shoulder
She could think of no other reason.
The clock of Charlotte's life was counting down
She only had days to live.