“Has something happened?” My heart starts to race.
“She was complaining about chest pain, so we took her to the ER.”
“Regency?” I confirm as I slip my shoes on and find my purse.
“Yes.”
“I’m on my way.” I drop my phone in my bag, fishing out my keys before I rush downstairs. I pull the front door open, and an alarm starts to sound.
“Shit.” Roman comes strolling out of his office. He taps his phone screen, and the alarm goes off.
“Going somewhere?” His face is hard as he glares at me.
“Yes. I need to leave.” He closes his eyes as if he’s trying to remain calm. It hits me then that he thinks I’m trying to escape. “They are taking my grams to the hospital. I have to go.” I look out the front door to where I’d parked my car but it’s not there. “Where is my car?”
“Have Jones pull the car around. We’re leaving. Keep an eye on Ace. He has another riding lesson this afternoon,” Roman says into the phone. “Let’s go.”
“Wait. You’re coming with me?”
He ushers me out the front door. “Of course. I’m your husband.”
I roll my eyes. I swear that’s all he keeps saying. “But my grandma doesn't know about this.” I motion between the two of us as a black Range Rover pulls up. Roman opens the door for me.
“Do you want to stand here and argue or get to the hospital?”
“Right.” I climb in, clenching my purse. I suck in a breath when Roman leans over me to click my seatbelt into place. “Thanks.” I’m so flustered I forgot.
“It’s my job to take care of you.”
“Let me guess. Because I’m your wife.”
“Now you’re getting it.” He smirks before he shuts the door.
Maybe I am. But I’m nowhere near ready to admit that to him.
7
Roman
Fawn wrings her hands together in her lap. I can feel the tension and anxiety roll off her. I wish there was something I could do. I’m not used to feeling helpless. At least not since I was a young boy.
I click off my seatbelt, sliding over to the middle. I put my arm around her. She actually leans into me, seeking comfort. Her grandmother means a lot to her. With a father like hers, this is likely the only real family she has.
“It’s going to be okay. I’ll get the best doctors in the world if I have to.” Those violet eyes look up at me, filled with tears.
“Thank you.”
“I told you, Fawn. All you ever have to do is ask. I’ll make it happen. Unless you ask me to let you go.” Her lip twitches. She’s softening towards me faster than I thought she would. I pull out my phone and fire off a few text messages.
Jones gets us to the hospital in record time, pulling up to the emergency room. I follow Fawn out as she tries to bolt for the door. I don’t stop her. She runs up to the desk and starts asking questions.
“I’m sorry. We can’t give any information out at this time.”
“Roman. It’s good to see you.” Dr. Luck holds his hand out. I shake it.
“Can you take us back to wherever her grandmother is?” I cut straight to the point as Fawn comes to stand next to me. She actually leans into me.
“Yes. Ms. Hawthorne is this way.” Relief shows on Fawn’s face as some of the tension leaves her body. I hold my hand out to her. She takes it as we follow the doctor through the doors and into the patient area.
“Rest assured, she’s fine. No need to get worked up,” Dr. Luck tells her. My Fawn bursts into tears. I stop walking and pull her into my chest, wrapping my arms around her. I rub my hand up and down her back. Soothing her. All of her emotions have caught up to her. I kiss the top of her head. There is only one other person in my life that I show this side to and that’s Ace.
After a few moments, she leans her head back to look up at me. “Sorry.” She sniffles.
Fuck, she’s so damn sweet. Sweeter than I ever imagined she could be. I thought I’d fallen for her already, but I keep sinking deeper into her. There is no turning back. Ever.
“Nothing to be sorry for.” I wipe the tears from her cheeks before releasing my hold on her. She takes a deep breath before we start following the doctor again. He motions towards the door to a room. I hold it open for Fawn and motion for the doctor to give us a few moments.
I know he will. Hospitals are always in need of some kind of donation. I’ve always been generous with them here. You never know when you might need to call in a favor. It’s paying off for me today.