Chapter 138 Stay With Me.

"Dexter!" I cried out automatically, instinctively lunging to catch him before he hit the floor.

His full weight collapsed into my arms and I barely managed to keep us both upright, swaying under the force.

I dragged-carried him awkwardly over to the couch, heart pounding. He was unconscious but breathing at least.

What on earth was happening?

As much as Dexter irked me, I didn't wish him actual harm.

I knew that he needed proper rest and care, far away from the cramped confines of the hotel room.

Gently, I slid my arms around his limp body, cradling him as best I could.

His weight felt heavy and familiar against my chest as I dragged as best as I could to the obscenely large bedroom.

Carefully, I laid Dexter on the soft mattress, managing to tuck him under the covers.

I stood back for a moment, sweat beading on my forehead from exertion. I swiped the sweat from my head with shaky hands feeling overwhelmed.

'but I still need to help him. I can't leave him like this.' I thought, determ