Page 66 of No Bed Of Roses

She squeezed his fingers. “I’m fine.”

Levi snorted. “She’s going to be covered in bruises, and everything’s going to ache again.”

She rolled her eyes. “I’m fine.”

Her dad reached in and hugged her. “I can’t believe you put yourself in such danger for me. I was too busy talking to Jim and Carl. I wasn’t paying any attention, and I’m so sorry.”

Her chest filled with emotion again, and she hugged him hard while Levi’s arms came around them both.

When she had herself together enough, they all leaned back from the hug, smiling. Lia walked in, her manner brisk. “Okay. Enough big emotions for the day. You need to chill out. Warm bath and pain relievers. Then lots of sleep.”

Her dad smiled and moved to give them room. “I’m going to head to the B&B for the night. I’d love to see you tomorrow.”

“I’d love that too, Dad.”

He hugged her again. “You’re a hell of a woman, Isla.” He looked at Levi. “If you need anything, call.”

Levi nodded, and she wanted to roll her eyes, but it touched her heart. Her dad was showing he liked and trusted Levi.

When he stood, Levi kept her in his arms, but she patted his chest lightly. “I’m good to walk as long as you’re with me.”

He frowned but set her on her feet and settled his hand around her waist. “Let me know if it’s too hard.”

This man. He was such a warrior, but he never overrode her wishes.

The aches definitely ached, but moving didn’t feel awful. Maybe it would loosen her up. In the waiting room, Joe waited. He held out his hand. “Give me your truck keys, and I’ll bring it over.”

Levi nodded and passed them over. Once they were in the waiting room, her dad hugged her once more and then moved off with Jim and Carl, who waited on a bench. “We’re sending over some meals for you both. You get yourself healed up. Again.”

With a smile, she waved them away. Her dad was in excellent hands.

A thought shot through her, and she turned to Levi. “I didn’t even think about the driver. Was it Glen? Did they get him? Did he hurt anyone else?”

Levi shrugged. “No idea. I only had eyes and ears for you.”

No wonder she loved him.

Lia shrugged as well. “I don’t have any idea either. We’ll have to ask Joe, but I’ll keep the door locked until he comes back.”

Levi nodded and tugged her to sit on the nearest bench.

Nerves didn’t have much time to settle because Joe was back in only a few minutes. When Lia opened the door for him, he grinned. “No need to lock up. I guess I should have told you a few things before I left.”

Levi growled, making Joe laugh. “Sorry. Anyway, after Dead Eye here shot out the tire, the car didn’t make it much further.”

“Wait. What?” She turned to Levi. “You shot out the tire? While the car was moving?”

He shrugged while Joe laughed. “He sure did. While he hollered your name and raced across the road like an Olympic sprinter.”

“That’s amazing.”

Levi shrugged again and pointed at Joe. “Go on.”

“Before the car stopped, about six of us had it surrounded with guns aimed at the asshole’s head.”

Isla shuddered, and Levi tucked her close.

Joe grinned. “The idiot started to wail like a newborn. Begging us not to kill him.”

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