Brick Brick (Knights Corruption MC - Next Generation, #4) - S. Nelson Page 0,101

able to get back in there as quickly as possible in case Zoe needed me, and I was fully aware it’d take me extra time to try and get my big ass off the ground with an injured leg.

“You can come back in now,” Addy said, peeking her head out the door five minutes later, then disappearing again.

A fresh bout of nerves assaulted me when I took my first step into the bedroom, my eyes immediately searching for Zoe. She was still on the bed, only now she was awake, although groggy, and underneath the sheets, her body shielded from view. I didn’t get a chance to say a word before Addy approached and guided me toward the opposite side of the room.

“I need to see your leg. Take off your pants.” Normally, I might’ve made a joke, preferably if Stone was close by, but the time for jests wasn’t now, and I had a feeling I wouldn’t be cracking any jokes for quite some time.

“I’m fine.” I tried to brush her off, but she was adamant, her hands finding a home on her waist as she stared me down. On a sigh, knowing it’d be easier to get this over with, I untied the towel, unbuckled the leather strap around my waist, and popped the top button. I then unzipped and pushed my jeans down, stepping out of them to make this easier for the both of us.

Addy bent down, her face awfully close to my junk, but again, I didn’t allow my brain to sort out any inappropriate thoughts whatsoever. In fact, the longer she took, the more irritated I became.

I grunted when she pressed on the tender flesh. She peered up at me and gave me an apologetic smile. “Looks like it’s a clean exit, but you’re gonna need stitches. You know that means I’m gonna have to numb the area with a needle, right?” Even while my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, I cringed at the fact I had to face my phobia, only this time Zoe couldn’t comfort my pansy ass. A simple nod from me and Addy pulled a needle from her bag, shoving the tip into a vial before piercing my flesh. I closed my eyes and breathed through my nose, harnessing the sting instead of revolting against it. “I’ll be done in no time.” Another rumble left my mouth as she worked on my leg, sealing my wound with stitches, then wrapping a white bandage around the affected area. “Do you know if Stone and Linc are okay?” she asked, biting her lip while keeping her eyes away from mine.

With everything going on, I didn’t sort out that she probably had no idea how her husband and son were. If they were dead or alive. Injured, even though Stone wouldn’t feel any pain from it, or wholly intact.

“As far as I know, no one reported any casualties. Not on our side, at least.” How was it she appeared so calm? Too many experiences dealing with this shit in the past?

“Oh.” Two minutes later and she was done. “All good.” I extended a hand to help her to her feet and she accepted, pointing at my face, and jerking her chin up at me. “What happened? Looks like scratches.”

“Zoe freaked out when I got to her.” It was all I was willing to say on the matter.

Addy patted my arm before moving back toward the bed. Only I caught her wrist before she got too far.

“Can I talk to you in the hall?” I kept my voice low, watching Zoe drift in and out and not wanting to alarm her in any way.

“Sure.”

After zipping my jeans back up, I led Addy to the other side of the door. “What did you find?” She frowned, but I knew she was aware of what my question meant. “I need to know.”

“I think it’s best you let her tell you what happened, in her own time.” Addy appeared uncomfortable, which wasn’t a typical look on her.

“I need to know,” I repeated, this time more forcefully.

She shook her head, but I didn’t relent, and she had to know I wasn’t gonna let her out of my sight until she answered my question.

Blowing out a wary breath, she met my eyes. “Are you sure?” My expression was stern, harsh, the only response a guttural noise emanating from my throat. “She has vaginal and anal tearing, and her back is sliced up, too, but none of those cuts