Chapter 54. An Investigation

Trigger Warning: There is mention of child loss in this chapter. Reader discretion is advised.

[Rosco’s POV]

I don’t speak as Denali’s expression shifts from hopeful to annoyed. Clearly, she wasn’t happy with my response, but right now, the only thing I was concerned with was her getting better and out of this hospital. Anything else aside from that was secondary.

“I can just not agree,” I try when she continues to not speak. “If you don't..."

“No!” She gasps, shifting her expression instantly. “No, that’s fine. I’ll focus on healing, and then we can start.”

“That’s a good girl." I grin, taking a seat on the bed beside her and smiling. “If you only know how scared I truly was when I found you in that burning building and watched you get whisked away by the doctors.”

“I can imagine,” she says quietly. “I’m sorry to have caused you so much trouble.”

“Trouble?” I repeat in disbelief. “You haven’t done such a thing. The ones who are plott