The sharp, sterile scent of disinfectant hung in the air like a fog. Machines beeped in slow, steady rhythm around Jasper’s bed. His lashes fluttered before his eyes finally opened, the harsh white hospital light burning through his hazy vision.“Jasper,” Julian whispered, his voice cracking as he leaned over him. His hand found him, warm, trembling, alive. He might fight with his brother but he loves him.Jasper winced. “You... you’re here?”“I never left,” he said, hitting him playfully on the arm.LIam stood at the foot of the bed, his arms crossed, face hard but eyes filled with emotion. Tasha was next to him, her hands locked tightly in front of her.“You scared the shit out of us,” Julian said.Jasper tried to sit up, groaning. “What happened?”“You were shot,” Tasha replied gently. “It missed anything vital, but you lost a lot of blood.”“And Nicholas?” Jasper asked hoarsely.“Gone,” Julian said coldly. “But not for long.”The room fell quiet. The tension still hung, thoughThe
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