Chapter 59

I want you to stay there until I arrive. I'm on my way to the hospital.

Are you all right?

I'm going to be fine. Only a few stitches are required.

After forty minutes, I noticed Viktor limping over in a hospital gown. He appeared vulnerable. I just wanted to hug him and shield him.

He came out of the safe room and hugged me tightly. "Miss me?" he chuckled as I kissed him everywhere I could reach.

"Yes, you stupid, stubborn, overprotective, and foolish man," I replied.

"Please join me for a nap. "I need to heal before I deal with this," he explained.

I took his hand in mine and began walking towards the door. When he resisted.

"Let's just sleep in here," he suggested as he sat on the bed.

"I thought this was going to be our wedded room," I said, straddling him.

"Let's christen it first," he suggested.

"You're wounded," I said.

"I'm willing and able," he said emphatically.

"Not at the moment. "Let's just wait until