Healing Gabe (The Last Hangman MC #3)(68)

“I haven’t left your side in days!” I exclaim feigning hurt.

“I know, but I did tell you to go home and get some rest. Thought you’d get the hint that I wanted donuts. Men…” She shakes her head and makes grabbing hands for the box of donuts. They all dig in and I have to smile at the scene playing out in front of me. My woman with her best friends and Bennett eating the donuts and shooting the shit about wedding and baby stuff. Fucking mental.

“She is something, isn’t she?” Ant laughs.

“That she really is…” I chuckle and watch her be happy with the people she loves. She’s been on her own for so long that it’s good to see her interact with people I know and love. I’m still on the fence about her making friends with people outside of the club. I just want to protect her. She’s been talking to Charlotte a lot too, which I don’t mind, but it still makes me nervous. You can’t be too careful after all the shit we’ve been through.





CHAPTER 27



Viv

Two Weeks Later

To say life is unpredictable is an understatement.

I’ve quite literally had to deal with ghosts from my past head on. My twin sister whom I thought died twelve years ago was actually alive and a complete crazy bitch. I didn’t expect having to kill her to save my man. I’ve been stuck in this turmoil of emotions from the events of that day. I feel responsible for everything that happened. Sanders losing his wife, Bennett being shot, Gabe stabbed and Nic’s emotional state. I can handle being hurt, but I can’t handle seeing the ones I love suffering all because of my selfish decision twelve years ago.

I struggled a lot the first few days after waking up from the long ass surgery. I’m alright now but it’ll take a while to heal and I’m finally able to go back home. About f*cking time. It’s doing my head in staying in here for so long, but it’s been even harder for Gabe. He has absolutely no patience and hates hospitals, doctors and nurses, even more so when they take their sweet time with test results. He never once complained though and stayed by my side keeping me entertained while I was awake, watching over me whilst I slept. He refused to go home to rest, shower or even for food. Thank f*ck I had a shower in my room when they moved me out of the ICU, and our friends bring him food or he would have starved himself to death.

“For f*ck’s sake, can’t they hurry up with your release papers?” Gabe exclaims pacing around the room as he has for the past hour.

“Relax Love. They probably had an emergency with another patient or something.” I can’t help but chuckle.

“Don’t tell me you’re not just a little bit impatient to leave?” He looks at me looking exhausted and desperate.

“Of course I am, just relax and come here.” I hold my hand out to him.

“I can’t relax. We’ve been stuck in here for two weeks. It’s about time we go home.” He takes my hand and sits on the bed.

“I know, it’s only a matter of minutes now.” I kiss his shoulder and rest my head on it.

“You’ve been saying that for the past hour.” He whines, looking at me whilst squinting his eyes.

“Sorry.” I grin innocently.

“My ass.” He rolls his eyes.

“It’s a very nice ass.” I giggle.

“Bite me.” He shakes his head and I bite his right shoulder.

He yelps. “What was that for?”

“You told me to.” I grin sheepishly.

“You.” He shakes his head, looking at me with a mix of exasperation and amusement.

“I love you.” I smile up at him.

“I love you too.” He sighs happily and kisses me softly. We get lost in the kiss and are quickly brought back to reality when we hear someone clear their throat.

“Sorry to disturb you, I have your release papers,” Charlotte says shyly.

“About time! What took you so long?” Gabe glares at her, clearly making her uneasy.

“I…uh…”

“Don’t mind him, he’s a grumpy sod. Thank you for bringing them.” I smile at her. Charlotte has been really sweet and kind to me during my recovery and we spent a lot of time talking when Gabe was asleep. She told me about her massive crush on Ryan and I have made it my mission to get them two to talk to each other, Ryan better be nice otherwise I’m kicking his ass.

“I’m not grumpy! I’m tired of being here. It’s not the same.” He glares at me making me laugh and wince.

“As I said, grumpy.” I peck his lips and get up slowly. “Thank you for being so lovely over the past couple of weeks, you made this more bearable.” I smile and hug her carefully.

“You’re welcome, glad I could help.” She hugs me back.

“If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to call me, especially if you need someone to kick Ryan’s ass. Call me please.” I grin innocently, making her and Gabe laugh.

“Now that I’d pay to see.” He smiles and gets my bag. “Are we allowed to leave now?”

“Yes, you can go.” Charlotte laughs softly and walks us back to the entrance.

“See you soon.” I smile waving at her as we walk out.

“Not here I hope.” She grins.

“I bloody hope not.” I chuckle and walk to Gabe’s car.