All Chapters of Carter: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Days came and went by. As my body became more normalized, I started to sleep due to being tired rather than from pure exhaustion and healing. The downside meant that the nightmares began to creep in. Logan spent most of his time at the hospital with me. He was there, by my side, for each nightmare that woke me up. We talked so much to get me through and got to know each other. It was like we had known each other for years. Abigail came and went for the first few days before eventually heading home. She had to get back to her husband and children. I knew she would never be able to stay long, but part of me wished she could stay a little longer. It was selfish of me to ask her to stay so I didn’t. We parted ways with her saying she would call every day for an update. After six days in hospital, I was able to be up and about on my own without assistance. My wound was healing nicely; my pain meds had been reduced. I was given the all clear to head home the following day. The day had

I awoke hours later to the sound of voices in the kitchen. I shuffled myself into a sitting position and looked over to see Amelia with Logan. Logan’s face was filled with anger. I could see Amelia looked apologetic. I stood slowly and staggered over to them. “Leah, you should be resting.” Logan rushed around the kitchen island and to my side. “I need to stretch out; I’ve spent the best part of a week on my ass.” I could see Amelia was trying to stifle a laugh at my forwardness. “Is there any news?” I asked. I saw a look cross between Logan and Amelia. “Don’t,” Logan snapped at her. “She has a right to know, Logan.” “A right to know what?” I asked. Amelia went to open her mouth to answer, but Logan snapped again. “She’s only just out of the hospital. Now is NOT the time.” I shot Logan a look, “Tell me.” I begged. “Leah, please.” He pleaded in return. “Fine, Amelia.” I turned to look at her hoping she would ignore Logan and answer me. Amelia offered a seat at the table.

I had everything I needed; I turned and walked towards the door. As I reached the handle he stopped me. “Leah.” I turned to face him. “I truly am sorry.” I didn’t respond and walked out. Logan wrapped me in his arms. He kissed the top of my head. “It’s not over yet.” I said breaking the contact between us. I walked back to the first window. I looked at him feeling the weight of him on me again. I was unsteady as I reached the door. “Leah, you don’t have to do this.” Amelia reassured me. “I do.” I pushed on the handle and walked a little more unsteadily into the room. He looked at me with a devilish smile. There was no sorrow and no remorse on his face. “I didn’t think I would be seeing you in here.” He smirked. “That makes two of us then.” Being more unsteady I took a seat opposite him. Although he was handcuffed the same as the other one, I felt more nervous this time. He was the one that broke orders. He was the one that had the knife; he was the one who stabbed me

I looked back at Mr. Carter, and he could see the contemplation on my face. “What do I need to do?” “We are going to need you to testify. Now, I know my son and he does know what we need you to do. However, I can also see how much he cares for you, and he may try and convince you not to testify. But Leah, I must tell you without your testimony there is a chance they will get a lighter sentence.” “I will do it. Just tell me what you need me to do. I have to ask though I thought they had made a deal?" "They were offered a deal, if they were to talk and shed some light on why you were targeted. However, only one of them talked and they did so without the presence of their lawyer which nullified the deal. When Gideon found out that is when he changed their plea to not guilty due to mental incapacity. He is claiming that they did not understand their actions at the time of taking the deal or the night of the attack or the affect they would cause.” His face then softened as he sat ba

Walking into the suite it had more of a feel of a boardroom for large meetings. There was large floor to ceiling windows at the end of the room. A large table with numerous chairs in the middle of the room. My hand hovered over the leather seats as I walked the room to gain my bearings. The door opened and in walked Evelyn and Jack. “Miss Garrison,” Evelyn walked over and held out her hand. “Leah, please.” I shook her hand. I took a seat and Logan sat down next to me. Jack stood at the head of the table. “Logan, I believe it might be best if you were to leave the room for this.” Evelyn advised. Logan’s hand shot onto my knee. “I’m staying.” He insisted. “Logan, it is likely we are going to need you to take the stand as well, which means you cannot be in here.” Jack paused, “You know better.” His voice was low and accusatory. He shook his head before turning to me. I smiled and nodded. Placing a hand on his, I squeezed gently. He knew I would be alright. He placed a kiss o