Dying Gambit

ROWAN’S POV

“That’s the second time someone’s said that to me this week. I’m starting to find it insulting.”

“It wasn’t meant as an insult.” She shifts slightly in the bed, grimacing. “You’re right. I’ve been bleeding for about four hours now.”

The casual admission steals my breath.

“Four hours. You waited four hours to get help. You could have died.”

“But I didn’t.” Her smile is sharp despite the