Page 117 of Falling for the Boss's Son

Micheal stood. “Your dad thought you might need a ride.”

Jesse and Cassie waited in front of the building while Micheal went to get the car. It had gotten dark, but the temperature was still mild. He was grateful for the gentle breeze, but he wondered if it was too much for Cassie. “Are you cold?”

“No. I’m good. The breeze feels good.”

Micheal stopped the car in front of them and Jesse wasted no time opening the back door. He helped Cassie into the seat, returned the wheelchair inside, then climbed in next to her. “Take us to my condo, please.”

Jesse placed his arm around Cassie, and she snuggled against him. Her hair smelled of the disinfectant they used to clean her head wound, and it brought his anger to the surface again.

Cassie must have felt the shift in his mood. “I’m sorry I put myself in danger.”

“We’ll talk about that later.”

She was quiet for a long moment. “I need to talk to your dad.”

“I’ll call him once we get you settled and let him know what the doctor said.”

“No. I need to talk to him. In person.” She paused. “I know it’s late, but do you think he could come over tonight?”

Jesse tilted his head so he could see her face. “What’s going on?”

She pressed her lips together and played with his tie. “Crystal said something I think he should know.”

“What did she say?”

Her gaze darted toward the driver. While Jesse knew Micheal could be trusted, Cassie obviously didn’t want to discuss whatever it was in front of him.

Jesse wasn’t sure what to think about that, but he didn’t want to argue with her. The doctor said she needed rest, so he wouldn’t push her. Not yet anyway.

His dad’s driver brought them to the front entrance of Jesse’s condo building. He waited while Jesse lifted Cassie from the vehicle, then held open the door to the building. “I’ve got it from here.”

Micheal nodded.

Cassie rested her head on his shoulder as they made their way up in the elevator. Once they reached the door to his condo, it was a little more of a challenge. “Can you stand?”

“Yes.”

Jesse set her down on her feet, making sure she wasn’t going to lose her balance before digging his keys out of his pocket and opening the door. He flipped on the lights and lifted her into his arms again.

She giggled and his heart warmed at the sound.

It was quickly followed by the realization that he could have lost her had his dad not called him to let him know she was missing. Had he and Craig not gone looking for her.

Jesse got her settled on the couch with a blanket and pillow. “Are you hungry?” The doctor had warned him Cassie’s appetite might be off for the next few days.

“I’m starving.”

He pressed a kiss to her temple, then headed into the kitchen to see what he could whip up.

“Jesse?” Her voice was softer than usual, but he still heard her.

“Yes?”

“Can I borrow your phone? Mine’s still at the office.”

* * *

Cassie was nervous as she waited for Blake to arrive. She had no idea why. It wasn’t her secret. And she wasn’t even sure if it was real.

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