Chapter 56

• Gage's eyes locked onto Nicole's, and he felt a rush of relief wash over him. He had been worried sick about her, and now that he saw her lying in the hospital bed, he felt a wave of emotion wash over him.
• He didn't answer Nicole's question. Instead, he walked over to her bedside, his eyes never leaving hers. "How are you?" he asked, his voice low and rough with emotion.
• Nicole's eyes searched Gage's face, trying to read his expression. She could see the worry and concern etched on his features, and it made her heart skip a beat.