Searing pain jabbed Hann in the side and spread like fiery arrows through her body. She tried to lift her hand, but it was as heavy as a cannon ball. Spicy smoke drifted past her nose. Hearing a sigh, she pried her eyelids apart just enough to see Cutter sitting beside her, but unable to keep them open, they closed again. Warmth spread through her, becalming her pain and bringing her comfort. Cutter must care for her in some small way or he wouldn't be keeping vigil by her bedsideor ...