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area
He frowned back, liking that idea no better than I did
And then a strong arm was under my arms, supporting my weight
?I'll get her where she needs to go,? Ian said
Jared's face was careful, the way he looked at me when he didn't want me to know what he
was thinkingBut he was looking at Ian now
?We were just discussing where exactly that would beMaybe the hospital? ??
I shook my head at the same time Ian didAfter the past horrible days spent there, I didn't think
I could bear the room I'd once misguidedly fearedEspecially Walter's empty bed?
?I've got a better place for her,? Ian said?Those cots aren't much softer than rock, and she's
got a lot of sore spots
Jared still held my handDid he realize how tightly he was gripping it? The pressure was
starting to get uncomfortable, but he didn't seem awareAnd I certainly wasn't going to
complain
?Why don't you get lunch?? Jared suggested to IanI'll take her wherever
you had planned? ??
Ian chuckled, a low, dark soundAnd honestly, Jared, Wanda needs a bit more help
than a handI don't know if you're? comfortable enough with the situation to give her that
You see ??
Ian paused to lean down and pull me quickly up into his armsI gasped as the movement
tugged at my sideJared didn't free my handMy fingertips were turning red
??she's actually had enough exercise for one day, I thinkYou go on ahead to the kitc
