His hand tensed in mine. Sex vedio I lifted my head and looked at him, trying to take in his face despite the dark spots in my vision. “I would offer to stay and keep you company, but I’m guessing…” The change of expression was all he needed to know what my response would be. I was rewarded with a head shake. “You’re not as sweaty anymore.” Matt had set the papers down, running the thumb of his free hand against my forehead as if rubbing something off. “I’ll walk you in. The one guy I don’t want you to be hanging around. “Did you get hurt?” I swallowed hard and tried to focus on anything other than the pain. You look terrible.” Not knowing what might come out if I opened my mouth, I only nodded. It hurts, and it’s already starting to blister.” There were two solid lines across the back of my hand, one almost directly on top of my wrist. “Wow. He was given a brief refusal followed by an even briefer apology. “So, does Charley get something to dull the excruciating pain in her hand?” Though I had no idea how it was possible, given the circumstances, there was no sarcasm or bitterness in his voice.
