Forgiving Nancy (Last Hangman MC, #5)(74)

“Are you okay though?” She looks me over with a Nurse’s eye.

“Yeah, I’ll be fine, it’s not my blood.” I give her an apologetic grin as a wave towards my still blood stained skin and clothes.

“That’s not so bad then I suppose. I’ll be back later before my shift to make sure he hasn’t opened a stitch again.”

“What the f*ck has he been up to burst his stitches open?”

“It’s probably from throwing up. He needs a shower and a good shave too. His bandages are waterproof but he might need some help. I’m glad you’re back, he’ll stop moaning about you leaving him to die alone now.” She rolls her eyes, clearly amused by his antics.

“Leaving him to die? Typical Bennett. Thank you for taking care of him.”

“No need to thank me, I’m just doing my job.” She smiles before gathering her stuff and heading out the door. She and Callum exchange a few words, but I don’t pay attention to them as I kneel down by Bennett’s side.

“Bennett?” I stroke his cheek. God, he really does need a shave and a shower, he reeks of alcohol and sick.

“Nancy?” He mumbles, and tries to open his eyes.

“It’s me.” I smile and keep stroking his cheek. He turns his head to look at me and his blood shot eyes struggle to focus on me.

“Did I die and went to heaven?” A faint smile appears on his lips

“It would be hell for you but no, you’re still very much alive.” I sit next to him.

“Please don’t ever leave me again.” He wraps his arms around me and pulls me close.

“I promise, I won’t, never again.” I kiss his shoulder and struggle to hold back the tears.

“Are you really engaged?” He pulls away from me suddenly and asks in a worried voice.

“No, it’s a long story. I’ll tell you all about it when you’re sober.” I say as I kiss the palm of his hand.

“Why are you covered in blood? Are you hurt? Oh my God, Nancy, what the f*ck happened to you?” he rushes to get his words out and sounds agitated.

“Shh, it’s okay, I’m okay, it’s not my blood.” I try to reassure him.

“Thank f*ck.” He sighs in relief. “I f*cking missed you, my Gorgeous Girl.” He smiles drunkenly. It’s good to hear him say that he missed me. I internally melt at his sweetness.

“I f*cking missed you too, my Handsome Man.”

“Mad woman.” He pulls me closer to him and rests his head in the crook of my neck.

“How do you feel about a shower and a shave?”

“I thought the caveman appearance made women all hot and bothered?”

“Fuck that, you smell like shit.” I laugh.

“You wound me.” He slurs.

“I know, but you really do and so does your house what th-”

“Our home,” he corrects me.

“Well our home smells like a bar, complete with vomit. Let’s get you showered and sober and then we can start on the house.” I wriggle my nose at the smell.

“I’m sorry, Nancy.”

“What for?” Why is he the one that’s sorry, I’m the one who left on a fool’s errand.

“For pushing you away, for getting myself into this state, for the house smelling like shit, for everything.” He sighs.

“You didn’t push me away; there was something I needed to do. As for the state you’re in, well I’m not the one who’s going to pay for it when they sober up, that’s all you. The house can be cleaned, although we are definitely getting someone in to do it.”

“What did you have to do tha-”

“All in due time, first things first. Shower time! Come on.” I stand up and try to help him up, but it’s near impossible in his drunken state. Luckily Callum comes my rescue and helps Bennett walk upstairs and into to his bathroom.

“Where do you want him?” Callum asks.

“Naked and in bed, where else?” Bennett snickers.

“Fuck off, I’m not stripping you.” Callum tells him, sounding disgusted by the thought of seeing him naked.

“Can you help him in the bathroom and I’ll take care of the rest.” I open the shower door and I’m so glad that there’s a bench in there so he can sit down.

“As you wish. I’ll be outside in my truck if you need me,” Callum says as he sits Bennett in the shower fully clothed.

“Thank you but you don’t have to stay,” I tell him as I get everything that I need to make Bennett human again.

“I’ll stay until you get him into bed, then he’s all yours.” He chuckles.

“Alright, thank you.” I wink at him and get into the shower with Bennett.

“Get out now! I want some sexy time with my woman!” Bennett drunkenly yells at Callum which earns him a laugh and a middle finger.

“No sexy time for you until you’re sober.” I stand up and strip to my underwear after Callum has left the room.

“Spoilsport.” He frowns as he undoes his pants, grabs his cock and starts whirling it around. “You sure I can’t tempt you?”

“No chance, Bennett.” I glare at him and he grins at me.

“Damnit. Well at least I tried.” He shrugs and manages to get himself out of his jeans and boxers without help. “I missed you,” he admits quietly.