A Hug Works Just As Well As An Advil

Kira’s face was flushed with anger. Austyn was pleased by her reaction. ‘Don’t worry. He didn’t kill me last time, and he’s not going to succeed in the future.’ Kira thought about it and decided that he was right. Stamford was Austyn’s domain. Liam couldn’t get to him here. Feeling slightly reassured, Kira looked at Austyn’s chest. ‘Can I see it?’ He knew what she was talking about, but deliberately misinterpreted her words. ‘You want to see me naked?’ ‘No!’ Kira rolled her eyes. ‘Your chest.’ Austyn smirked. ‘Show me yours, and I’ll show your mine.’ Kira resisted the urge to smack that lustful smile off his face. ‘I meant your wound.’ ‘There’s nothing to see.’ He didn’t want her to be scared. The bullet entered about 3 cm below his right scapula. The doctors said he got lucky. The bullet did not ricochet and hit any major organs. The surgery left two scars, one on his back and one on his chest. ‘But I just want to take a look. One quick look, I promise.’ ‘It’s ugly.’ ‘I don’t mind,’ K