CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
I woke up in a bed, but not one I recognized.
“Where am I?”
Brooke shifted in her seat and leaned forward. “You’re safe.”
“What do you mean safe?” A pause. It all flooded back.
“Kai said you almost fainted. He wanted you to sleep as long as possible.” Her hand covered mine. “You fainted before?”
“Yeah.” My throat felt scratchy.
“Jonah’s coming, but Kai talked to him on the phone. He said it was probably the shock of your father knowing about you and everything.” She patted my hand before inching her chair closer. “I’m so sorry, Riley. I really am. When I thought to go to you, I didn’t know any of this would happen, that Kai would pull you into this. But I should’ve. I was being selfish, and I feel horrible. I don’t know how to make it up to you, but I’ll try. I s
