(Alex’s POV)
The minute we appeared in the commons area of the packhouse, I turned and started checking April over. I wasn’t alone in my fussing either. Both Winter and Uncle Tyler were doing the same thing as Bethany said, “April! Are you alright? That f**kin bolt hit you right in the d*mn chest!” “Guys, chill. I’m fine.” You would think from her relaxed tone of voice that she was unaffected by what happened, but I could sense her inner panic.
She just looked at me, obviously wanting me to play along. So I drew her into a hug and said, “Next time can we please just listen to your Dad when he says you go first?” “Zander, I’m fine. Honestly. It actually tickled a little.” She replied and some people laughed, I wasn’t one of them.
Once everyone was settled down, I took her hand and sweet
