At the hospital, the doctor quickly bandaged Marek's wound and gave him a reassuring smile. "It's just a scratch. A little rest, and you'll be good as new."

"Thanks, doc," Marek said, but his gaze immediately softened as he turned to Vivienne.

"Vee… the fact that you brought me here… it means you still care, right?"

Vivienne gave him a look of pure disgust. "You're reading way too much into this. I just don't like being in anyone's debt."

She couldn't shake the ...