Chapter 62: Along Comes Mary

The drive to Dr. Kelly's office was a blur of green and grey, the landscape flying past us as Ryder navigated the streets with a familiarity that spoke of his years living in the area. Every now and again he would glance over at me, a soft smile playing on his lips.

"What?" I asked as I fumbled for the socks that were tucked away neatly in one of the combat boots at my feet.

"I'm just looking at you. Am I not allowed?" he asked, his tone one of a challenge.

A blush crept over my cheeks, but I replied, "You can look."

I tried to pull a sock on, but it was impossible. The cast came too low down on my knuckles and, as a result, my fingers weren't as capable as I needed them to be.

"Just leave it, I'll help you when we get there," he assured me before resting his hand on my thigh as we sped along the narrow roads.

I smiled as I rested my casted hand over his.

With a sigh, I watched out the window looking at the grey sky above us. My thoughts made their way to Tyler and I wondered what he