CHAPTER 44

"Hhmm, I've missed you," he murmured as he let go of her. Lara opened her eyes and smiled.

"How long was I sleeping?" She was a little bit worried since she had not seen Desi for a while.

"Almost a day," Brad answered as he turned her to him.

She frowned. Desi must have searched for her first thing in the morning. Where was she? "And Desi?"

"We had her occupied with Alexa's daughter. They played dress up and went into town to get some things."

"She didn't ask about me?" Lara curiously asked. It was strange of Desi not to ask about her.

"She did but we told her you had left to take care of some things. She was a little bit sad but cheered up after a while. You can see her when she gets back," Brad told her.

Lara nodded. Well, it was expected that they would try to make sure that Desi doesn't find out about her attack. She placed her head on Brad's broad chest and sighed in comfort.

His sweet masculine and earthy scent made her feel at ease. Her body was still weak. Walking to t