Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Tina watched Aunt Whitney walk away, then clambered into the car. "Sammy, your dad is seriously annoying, you know that?"

Sammy shot her a look. "Right back at ya. Yours isn't any better."

Tina just rolled her eyes. Who could argue with that? Both their dads were a real handful. Honestly, it was exhausting.

...

Private hospital room.

The moment Whitney walked in, the man's cold, distant face instantly softened. He even brushed Shane aside and, lips curling into a faint smile, said, "Whitney, let's head home together."

Whitney didn't move an inch. "Felix, wheel him out."

She turned smartly on her heel, her figure graceful and confident. "Ludwik, your grandma's worried sick. Are you gonna dawdle for hours over a twenty-minute drive?"

The man's outstretched hand caught empty air.

the one calling the shots with women! Looks like you'll be kneeling

duty. You? You'll be lucky if you're ever

these two powerhouses have to roast each

just grateful Parker

have a

way out of St. Mary's Hospital. Their convoy looked so formal and impressive that

and Ludwik shared a

sat back, long legs stretched out, sinking a little

his stitches-but it still hinted at his solid build and broad chest. Whitney glanced over, catching him in a rare, relaxed moment. She found herself staring, caught off guard by how good he looked even when he was a little under the weather.

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low chuckle rumbled beside her. He reached over and took her hand, pulling it into his lap, his warmth wrapping around her."See something you like? You've been eyeing my

blushed, ears burning. His deep, teasing voice was impossible to handle. She snatched her hand back. "As if. Maybe if you didn't leave

a little eye candy is my pleasure. Why worry about

even left the hospital parking lot, and he

that down by saying