My awareness heightens as Cole strolls into the small chamber.His orbs shoot daggers at Steven, who peeks at him over his shoulder.Ohboy.
"Oh, you again," Steven says in a dry tone.
I roll my eyes, witnessing his peacock behavior reappearing.In an attempt to break the tension that’s ricocheting between the two men, I ask, "Okay, please tell me you've brought the results."
Steven shifts his attention back to me."Yep.You’ve got two small fractures in the second and third metacarpal bones."
"Okay, layman's terms, Steven," I mutter.
He nods."You've broken a bone in the index and the middle finger of your right hand.So it means a cast for two to three weeks."
"Great.Fucking bastard."
“What transpired?"Steven asks, gazing at me with focus.
Cole answers in a stressed tone of voice."A motorcyclist attempted to run her over in the parking lot.She jumped out of the way but hit the ground hard."
I smile at Steven and shrug."Nothing to add to that."
The doctor's lips press into a stripe—his narrowing eyes flash to Cole and back to me."Okay, so before I send you off to get a cast, I prefer to examine you to make sure you're in good health," he says, stroking my shoulder.
"Another doctor already examined her," Cole mentions in a sharp tone.
"Yes, I'm aware of that," Steven admits."But I want to double-check.She's Queenie, and her parents will kill me if I don't take good care of her."
"Dickless rooster," Cole mumbles under his breath.I hold in a chuckle.God, is it wrong that his jealousy is turning me on?
"Thanks, Steven, but I'm fine.The only thing I want is to go home.I've been here long enough."
Steven lets out a huff and nods when I slide off the bed."Okay, then let me show you to the plaster room.That is the least I can do."
"Don't bother.I'll make sure she gets there.You focus on your other patients."
Steven ignores Cole's words and continues his quest."So, what about you and me getting that dinner soon?I would love to catch up with you."
The sexy giant shoves himself between Steven and me, and with a fevered stare, he says, "Listen, rooster.Stop the queen shit and find yourself another woman.Alex is with me."
Steven takes a step back and makes eye contact with me."Is it true?You're with the gorilla?"
I chuckle at his lifted brows."Yep, sorry, Yep, sorry, this beast of a man is mine."
Steven takes another step back and shakes his head."Fine.Here is a prescription for painkillers," he says, handing me the note."Take care, Queenie."
I thank him and walk to the door.But when Cole passes Steven, he whispers something to Cole that makes him halt.I swallow when Walker's nostrils flare, and a muscle in his jaw clenches.Shit.
"Steven.What did you just say to him?"
He shrugs."Just that I'll be looking forward to taking you out on a date after he messes things up."
I shake my head, but when I glance at Cole's balled fist, I choose to prevent things from exploding."Come on, Thor.Show me where I need to go."
The entire drive home, Cole stays quiet.When they were applying the cast, I spotted his mind drifting while quietly sitting in the corner, gazing into nothingness.Something is tormenting him, and I will find out what it is.
He parks the car, steps out, and rushes to my side to open the door.I climb out, and when we're alone in the elevator, I touch his tense jaw with my fingertips—he doesn't respond.
I furrow my brow and burst."Okay, what's bothering you?"
"Nothing."
