A Fair Chance

Austyn raised an eyebrow. ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Uh-huh.’ ‘Okay.’ He pinched her cheek. ‘Wait for me.’ He leaned in and whispered in her ear, ‘Be good. No monkey business.’ Kira rolled her eyes. What did he think she was going to do? Deborah watched Austyn talk to Kira, their faces almost touching. She was smiling, but her hand, hidden under the quilt, was clenched into a fist. Kira saw Austyn off. She took in the ward and clicked her tongue. Of course it had to be a VIP ward. Only the best for the president’s ex-fiancée. She’d given Austyn full marks for bringing her here—it showed he had nothing to hide. But she decided to deduct ten points for his over-the-top solicitude to his old flame. ‘Miss Hewitt.’ Kira looked over. ‘Yes?’ Deborah pointed to a chair next to the bed. ‘Please take a seat. Austyn will probably be a while.’ Kira sat down. Deborah was leaning against a propped-up pillow. She’d changed out of the hospital gown into a simple white dress with a sweetheart neckline. ‘She’s re