Georgia’s breath was still unsteady as she pulled back slightly from Lucian. The warmth of his hands lingered at her waist, and their foreheads brushed for a second before they both seemed to realize what had just happened. Neither spoke. They just stayed there, looking at each other, silent but not moving away.
Then her phone buzzed in her pocket, breaking the moment.
She blinked, startled, and stepped back, pulling the phone out. The caller ID lit up: May’s Doctor.
Her heart leapt. “It’s the hospital,” she said quickly, already answering. “Hello?”
“Ms. Brooks?” the doctor’s calm but urgent voice came through. “May just regained consciousness.”
Georgia’s hand flew to her chest. “She… she woke up?”
“Yes. She’s stable, but still weak. You should come as soon as you can.”
“I’m on my w
