Raegan blinked in confusion.
âWhat?â
With a sly smile, Mitchel leaned closer, his tone teasing.
âIf youâre really into it, we can find somewhere private once weâre home.
I will surely let you enjoy to the fullest.
â
Only then did Raegan realize what he referred.
Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment, she retorted, âWhoâs interested in that? Youâre the one who is!â
âYes, I am,â Mitchel admitted nonchalantly.
âBut the rescue team will be here any moment.
â
The guards arranged by Mitchel had spotted them before they had fallen down.
The sound of a helicopter buzzed in the distance, Likely coming their way.
Mitchel pinched Raeganâs cheek gently, his voice low and husky.
âI wonât let others see my wife.
â
Raeganâs face blushed a deep shade of red.
She was done dealing with him.
Mitchel saw her frustrated look and felt a wave of tenderness wash over him.
He understood Raeganâs concerns.
Each breath he took sent a sharp pain through his back, a harsh reminder of his injury.
He didnât want Raegan to be worried, so he bore the pain silently.
He had to hold on until the helicopter arrived.
Out here in the wilderness, he felt a constant unease.
In an attempt to lighten the mood, Mitchel teased, âYou know, a ki*s from you might just be the cure I need.
â
Raeganâs cheeks turned even redder, annoyed.
âEnough with the jokes.
â
âIâm serious,â Mitchel replied.
He leaned in, his hand gently caressing her cheek, smiling.
âReady to give it a shot, my little miracle cure?â
Raeganâs ears turned bright red, and she pressed her lips together, visibly struggling.
Just then, the sound of a helicopterâs engine filled the air above them.
Mitchel released her, murmuring, âYou owe me one.
â
Shortly afterward, they boarded the helicopter together.
Mitchel dr@ped a blanket around Raegan and then sat down, staying quiet and upright.
Raegan, having seen him joke around before, thought the rock might not have hit him that seriously.
However, even before they landed, Mitchel began to show signs of distress.
He broke out in a cold sweat with rapid breathing and pale face.
Upon reaching the hospital in town, a local doctor quickly cut open Mitchelâs shirt, revealing a sight that shocked Raegan.
Mitchelâs back was covered in bruises, making it hard to tell what his skin originally looked like.
The area around his shoulder blade was particularly bad, with large patches of black and purple that looked like they were rotting.