Chapter 89. Sunshine

Chase and Mackenzie strolled out of Richard’s ward into the quiet hospital corridor. As they walked, Mackenzie found herself tucking her fingers into her coat at seconds intervals. The weather on its own was cold, but being close to Chase seemed to heat her up, causing all the cold to rush to the tip of her fingers.

“Uhh. Why don’t we just order a coffee?” She asked. There was a nervous edge to her voice, one she hoped Chase wouldn’t notice.

He did.

He looked down at her and managed a small smile. Mackenzie knew she should have looked away in that moment, from his eyes that always threatened to suck her in, but she didn’t. It wouldn’t hurt once to let her guard down and be completely drowned in his gaze, would it?

“I just wanted time alone with you.”

Mackenzie’s eyes widened, sparkling with delight. Her stomach churned from thousands of butterflies. She turned away immediately, chuckling from the shivers that rushed down her spine.

“I guess that