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.

riding a horse at this hour? And to fall off-how bad was it to bleed

the old man?"

"He's gone," Alexander replied.

you're hurt, go to the hospital. Can't you find someone? Why are you just sitting

Quinn was speechless.

"No cars

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

his mouth, coughed twice, and smeared more blood on his face. Quinn couldn't

leaned on her and said, "I

a wave of frustration. She helped him towards the horse, saying, "Get

the horse. Quinn

crazy. Quinn didn't waste any time and jumped on the horse, heading for

reached out and hugged her

hand off,"

her shoulder. "I'm kinda tired.

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 against his nose. He stared at her

his grip around her

her waist was

she was about to say something, she heard Alexander's low murmur in her ear, "It's been a