" Sleep beside me." She commanded as gently as she could. Austin looked as if he was a deer caught in headlight, eyes wide in shock. " Please?" She requested and Austin seemed to broke out of the trance and sat straight, still looking at her with confusion.
" No, that would be dangerous." He said as he eyed the drip that was attached to her. " You have broken ribs, Hazel . I don't want to unintentionally hurt you even more." He said genuinely worried.
" I won't get hurt if I'll be careful. Please, I am tired and I want you here with me." She requested again, she was trying really hard to not let the tears down that were threatening to slip out of her eyes. She was feeling vulnerable and stupid and she just wanted to be held by someone who at least seemed to be worried about her health.
