Chapter 24

Dominic-

After I woke up, it took me a moment to understand where I was. Looking around the room, I understood that I was at the private hospital Hayden’s mother had set up for me and my father. Considering our line of work, we couldn’t afford to put our lives in the hands of a public hospital.

As I looked around, I noticed I wasn’t alone. Hayden was lying her head on the bed next to me, holding my hand. I wanted to pull my hand away because she had a death grip on it, but I didn’t want to wake her.

Reaching across with my other hand, I gently caressed her head. She stirred slightly and mumbled something but didn’t open her eyes. Smiling, I recalled everything she told me before I passed out. I can also remember hearing her voice when I was asleep.

“Please forgive me. I should be the one lying there instead of you. If it weren’t for the fact I fell into a trap and was kidnapped, you wouldn’t be in this mess.” I had heard her say as she sobbed when I was asleep.

That wasn’t the reason