Page 25 of Wicked Healing

He shrugged, then winced and leaned to the side. “A couple, probably.”

“Are you okay,” she asked, concerned. That had been pain she’d seen contorting his face.

“I’m fine. I, uh, broke a few ribs when we were blown up and they hurt here and there.”

No, it seemed like more than that. “Did Wicked hurt you when he knocked you down yesterday?”

Luca shook his head, giving her a smile. “Nah. Not really. He might have just aggravated the injury. It’s no biggie.”

She frowned fiercely at him. “If you puncture a lung with a broken rib or something I’m going to be pissed.”

Luca chuckled, holding a hand to his side. “Quit making me laugh.”

Erin scowled, worried that there was something seriously wrong.

Turning on the bench Luca rested his hand on her wrist. “I’m fine, I promise. I’ve done this a couple of times before, mostly after I’ve exerted myself too much. It was an interesting day yesterday.”

There seemed to be sincerity in his eyes, but she was still worried about him. “Are you in pain? Do we need to go back to the room?”

He shook his head. “I’m good. It’s too nice of a day to be inside.”

Erin sat back against the bench and he removed his hand. It wasn’t like her to be so… attentive? Concerned? She wasn’t sure what she was, but the thought of Luca in pain made her heart hurt. Completely ridiculous considering she’d just met the man.

She had a feeling she would be worrying about the man and his dog for a long time.

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