Chapter 40

Ronan's POV

Mara was unconscious for eleven minutes.

I know because I counted every second and threatened three people who told me to stop.

Maeve finally slapped my hand away from Mara's pulse.

"If you check again, I am breaking your finger."

"That seems medically unnecessary."

"So does checking a pulse every four seconds."

Mara opened her eyes and gave us a weak, irritated look. "You two are loud."

I forgot how to breathe.

Maeve pointed at me. "Do not crush her."

"I was not going to."

"You absolutely were."

Mara held out one hand, and I took it carefully. Nothing