Page 86 of Surrender (Angels Halo MC Next Gen)

“Yeah, that’s not happening,” Samara groused. “I’m definitely not staying if Elias can’t be with me.”

“You are staying as long as the doctors say you need to,” I told her patiently. Her bottom lip pouted out. With a groan, I bent to kiss her. “I’m not going anywhere, baby girl.”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Reid, but we have a strict policy.”

“OMFG,” Samara grunted. “She’s annoying the hell out of me. Make her shut up already.”

“Raven is in the waiting room with everyone else,” Mom told her. “She can speak to the administrator.”

“If she can’t, just put a bullet in someone,” Samara suggested, and Dad choked on another laugh. “Preferably that blond bitch who is thirsty for Elias. God, go eye-fuck someone else already. His brother is right outside the door. Or his cousin… Wait, not Max, though. I can’t let you near Delaney’s husband. The treasure will get upset.”

“Okay, time for you to stop talking,” I told her. “Take a nap.”

She glowered in my direction. “Can’t. Not with her—” she pointed an unsteady finger toward the doctor “—in here.”

“She’s leaving.” I tucked her hand under the blanket before pulling it up to her shoulders. “Now close your eyes and rest.”

“Fine,” she huffed, lowering her lashes. “So bossy.”

Mom stood, her eyes dispassionately brushing over the doctor. “I’ll go speak to Raven and get everything sorted while Sammy rests. Perhaps you can alert your administration team that we need a quick meeting.”

“Our administrator has already left for the day and is supposed to be taking a long weekend in Tahoe with his family.”

Giving her a cool smile, Mom motioned a hand toward the door. “Then I suggest they speak to us on the phone. Otherwise, their plans will be ruined. After you.”

“Ma’am, that’s not possible—” Dr. Hollis protested when Mom grasped her elbow, leading her from the private exam room.

“Thank fuck for that,” Dad said, leaning back in his chair. “Never known a doctor to linger like her. They usually get in and get out as fast as they can.”

“She’s lucky I can barely walk,” Samara commented, keeping her eyes closed. “I was thinking about using those defibrillator paddles on her.”

“Kind of sad you didn’t,” Dad teased.

She gave him a lopsided grin. “Me too.”

“Sleep, baby girl,” I urged, kissing her again. “If you’re a good girl, I’ll give you a present when we get home.”

Her lashes fluttered up in excitement. “Another kitten so Daisy isn’t lonely?”

“I think one cat is enough. At least for now.”

“I guess.” She sighed in disappointment. It was hard to believe she’d been so hesitant when I first found Daisy. Now our little fur baby was one of her top priorities. “Then what is it?”

“If I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise.”

“I’m not a fan of surprises. If you tell me what it is, I’m more likely to be good.” She yawned, then winced.

“I tell you when you wake up,” I promised, tenderly brushing another kiss over her lips. “Now, sleep.”

CHAPTERFORTY-FIVE

elias

It was justafter two in the morning when Anya stormed into the hospital room. I’d been expecting it. She and Ryan had both blown up my phone as soon as their plane landed, and it hadn’t stopped since.

Samara whimpered in her sleep when her mom first barged in, but I kissed her lips and tucked the blanket around her a little more. Straightening, I put my finger to my lips to tell Anya to be quiet then pointed at the door.

Her eyes lingered on her daughter for a moment before nodding. She turned and stomped out of the room, leaving me to follow. Internally groaning, I stepped into the corridor, leaving the door slightly cracked.

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