Chase’s eyes blazed with determination as he struggled to sit up, his body screaming in protest.
“I need to get out of here, now,” he growled, his voice hoarse from disuse.
The nurse rushed to his side, her eyes filled with concern.
“Mr. Chase, you’ve just woken up from a coma. You need to rest and recover.”
Chase’s jaw clenched in frustration.
“I don’t care about that. Ariel’s been arrested. I need to get to her.”
The nurse’s expression softened.
“I understand, but you’re not going anywhere until the doctor clears you. You’ve got broken ribs, a concussion…you need time to heal.”
Chase’s eyes flashed with anger.
“I don’t have time. Every minute I waste here, Ariel’s suffering. Get the doctor, now.”
The nurse hesitated, then hurried out of the room. Chase’s mind raced with th
