When I woke up, Dustin Wagner was by my side, telling me I had been out cold for three days. He'd been here every day, so I figured Ernest Collins must have been here too.

He had said he'd come right over when we spoke on the phone.

"Here, have some water," Dustin said, bringing the cup to my lips.

I looked at him, my voice barely a whisper. "Where's Ernest?"

Dustin's expression stiffened a bit. "Drink some water first."

The way he dodged the question sent a shiver down my spine, my throat aching even more. "He didn't come, did he?"

"That's not it," Dustin said, sitting at the edge of my bed. "He was here."

hurt. Had he really taken my previous words to heart and decided to

Probably went to handle those who hurt you," Dustin tried to joke, seeing my

lighten the mood did little to ease my

go alone? When did he

not sure, but don't worry. If he managed to get you to safety,

Before overhearing that

a regular guy to me. But after, it seemed like he

I truly knew Ernest. It

Dustin, I took a few

suspicions," Dustin admitted, meeting

asked, though I immediately felt foolish for

have his reasons. You should hear him out," Dustin suggested kindly, always the

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