Noah watched Emily all night.
He watched her breathe and every time she winced from the pain of her injuries, he thought of how hard he would punch into Marcus Staab's gut.
Lying next to her, Noah wanted to cradle her in his arms, and kiss her crazy, but she was hurting too much.
And he caused her pain.
She turned to face him, letting out a cry in her sleep. Noah gently caressed her cheek, absorbing the warmth into his fingers, and watching her settle again into slumber.
Her black and blue bruises about her eyes and cheeks would begin to fade to greens and yellows, but until they left completely, she couldn't go out anywhere. Facing the scrutiny of the public would be embarrassing.
She needed to stay here in his home so he could take care of her.
Emily's eyes fluttered and then op
