Gentleman Wanted 16

Gent

“Baby.” I stared down at her face as she blinked her eyes awake, confusion making them cloudy.

I had sat by her bedside for hours, worrying and not able to do anything but wait. The doctors said she was okay, that her burns were just superficial but I couldn’t help but worry.

“Baby, it’s ok.” I smoothed back her frizzy hair. The usual silky strands were singed. She would have to have it all cut off, but it was a small price to pay.

Panic ripped across her face as she struggled to sit upright, her eyes wild.

“Bobby...”

Gently, I forced her back against the pillows. My touch was light, but she hissed in pain anyway. “Gem, look at me. Bobby is safe. Parker got him out.” She visibly relaxed, all the fight leaving her as she relaxed back. Tears sprung up in her eyes. “Thank god. He’s a good boy. Brave. Even when Young….” She trailed off. Her bottom lip started to tremble. “Young Blood?”

“Dead. You don’t have to worry about him anymore. You and Bobby are safe.” I wanted her to believe