Love Unspoken

After Walter's car took off, Alexander shot a quick glance at Sean.

Sean got the hint right away, waved everyone off, and he and Matthew hightailed it back to the hotel.

Sean ran a few steps, then doubled back to grab Alexander's coat.

Quinn came barreling down the road on her horse, pulling up hard in front of Alexander, yanking the reins.

She had her phone out, its light hitting Alexander. When she saw his face, her expression shifted, and she jumped off the horse in a hurry.

"What happened to you?" she asked, her voice full of worry.

She held the phone up, checking him out. His face was a bloody mess. She grabbed his hand, and yep, more blood.

Alexander weakly lifted his head, gave her a little shake of his head, and said, "I'm good."

"Did someone come after you?" Quinn asked.

"Nah, just helped a old man who fell off his horse. This blood ain't mine," Alexander said, barely hanging on.

Quinn frowned, not buying it.

'Why would an old man be riding a horse at this hour? And to fall off-how bad was it to bleed this

old man?" she

"He's gone," Alexander replied.

go to the hospital. Can't you find someone? Why are you just sitting here? What good is it to die here?" "I got no

Quinn was speechless.

added, "No cars around

quiet for a moment, then helped him up, asking, "Can you

and smeared more blood on his face. Quinn

and said, "I can't

a wave of frustration. She helped him towards the horse, saying, "Get on. I'll

grabbed the saddle and got on the horse. Quinn was a bit surprised

chest and started coughing like crazy. Quinn didn't waste any time and jumped on

Alexander reached out and hugged her waist, making

your hand off," Quinn

go, he rested his head on her shoulder. "I'm kinda tired. Gonna nap for a bit,"

sleep!" Quinn shouted, more urgent than she realized. She gripped the reins, pushing the horse to go faster. Alexander leaned on her shoulder, and her hair brushed

thinking, he tightened his grip around her

her waist

heard Alexander's low murmur in her ear, "It's been a long time since