Page 17 of Chasing Temptation
With both Lauren’s and Quinn’s concerned eyes on me, I pull my boxers on without groaning in agony and have my jeans halfway up when we’re joined by Harry.
“Fantastic. Talk some sense into him. He thinks he’s discharging himself.”
Harry opens his mouth to do as he’s told, but the second his eyes find mine, I think he appreciates that it’s not an argument he’s going to win.
“Obviously, my advice is that you stay as per doctor’s orders, but—”
“See, it’s fine. Even Harry thinks I should leave.”
“Now, that’s not exactly what I was getting at.”
“Maybe not, but you also didn’t tell me to get my arse back into bed. So, if you’d kindly remove this thing from the back of my hand, I’ll be off.”
Harry’s chin drops as he looks between Quinn and me. I feel for the guy. He wants to do the right thing, but like fuck am I staying here any longer, getting poked and prodded and fed shitty food. It’s time for me to take my girl for some alone time.
“I’m not happy about this,” Quinn huffs as Harry does as he’s told and removes the tube from the back of my hand.
“You’ll need to be checked over by a doctor before you walk out, but I can get the paperwork for you.”
“Thank you, I appreciate it.”
He does his job and leaves as quickly as he entered.
“Why aren’t you saying anything to try and stop this?” Quinn snaps at Lauren.
“Because there isn’t a single thing I can say to him right now that will change his mind.”
“This is bullshit.”
“Your dumb arse decision aside, I was coming to let you know that I’m heading home. Ben and Erica need me back at work. I’m going to drive your van back and leave you two my car. Hopefully it’ll be more comfortable for you to travel home in. That’s assuming you’re coming home.” Lauren chews on her bottom lip as she waits for my response.
My eyes fly to Quinn, because she’s the one to hold the answer to that question. Finding out where her head’s at is part of the reason I’m getting the hell out of this place.
“He’ll be coming home,” she confirms, but in no way does she give me any clue as to whether she’ll be coming with me or not. After watching her interaction with her mother earlier, I want to say that she has no intention of staying here, but I could be very wrong.
It wouldn’t be the first time.
