Chapter 431

“Kirra,” Emma said, and the girl turned from the conversation she was having with a boy in the neighboring bed to look at her sister. “I want you to meet someone.” Kirra’s eyebrows crawled up her forehead as she looked at him and he felt like he was getting a thorough vetting by the protective sister. “Are you Jonathon Ashby?” she asked. Jonathon opened his mouth to reply, not exactly sure of what he was going to say but Emma spoke before he could. “This is she said, her eyes narrowing at her sister. “My Kirra smiled. “Nice to meet you, Jake,” she said. “I’m Michael,” the boy said. “I’d shake your hand but—” he shrugged again and then moaned, his face paling. “Probably shouldn’t try to move that shoulder,” Jonathon said. “Yeah,” Michael said. “Thanks for the tip.” Jonathon smiled. “Broken collar bone?” “Dislocated shoulder,” Michael replied and Jonathon winced. “Ouch,” he said. “Been there, done that, got the scar to prove it.” “I’ll get a scar?” Michael asked, hopeful. Jonathan smiled