Indulging Sin by W. Lynn Chantale Read Free Book Online

poor nose and the mild concussion. The doctor had declared her fine, but gave her instructions to take it easy. Moses was the one who needed to lie in the bed next to her.
    At least her brother had fared much better. Sore muscles and six stitches. She released an exasperated sigh. Right now all she wanted was for Moses to snuggle next to her, where she could feel his heat and breathe his scent. Was that too much to ask?
    “There will be something wrong if you come out from beneath the covers one more time,” Moses said with a growl.
    “You’re the one who needs to sit down and grab a blankie. That fool broke your nose.” She lifted a hand and stopped short of touching the splint across his nose. Both eyes were a lovely shade of purple.
    “Well, he didn’t fare very well, after the match was over.” Moses gritted his teeth, then groaned.
    She grabbed his hand and implored him with her eyes. “Please, Moses. Sit down. I need you next to me right now.”
    Those were the magic words and he settled in the bed beside her. Only then did she draw the sheet over them. She rested her head on his chest while he wrapped his arms around her.
    “Am I holding you too tight?”
    She shook her head.
    “Are you too hot?”
    “No.”
    “Thirsty? The doctor said you should drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.”
    “Moses! Yellow.” She tossed out their warning word. He blinked.
    She untangled from his arms, straddled his thighs, and placed a hand on either side of his head as she leaned over him. Her dark hair swept her right shoulder as she tilted her head to the side.
    “I’m okay. Baby’s okay. If anything, I’m just a little shaken over this entire ordeal. First I see my husband take a chair to the face with no warning, my brother gets bashed in the head with the same chair, and I’m thrown out of the ring. Granted it’s just another day at the office for you, but I much prefer keeping my feet on the ground.” She traced his lips. “The hospital did an ultrasound and told me to rest for a bit. You, on the other hand, have a concussion, a broken nose, and two black eyes.” The corners of his mouth twitched. “I know you’re worried about me, but I really am okay and I will rest as long as you stop hounding me.”
    She moved to get off him. His arm circled her waist and kept her close.
    “Fair enough.”
    She remained sprawled across his body, then folded her arms across his chest to pillow her chin. “What’s gonna happen to the wrestler who hit you?”
    “Once the doctors cleared him, he was moved to the county jail where he’s facing a whole bunch of charges.”
    “Good. I don’t ever want to see him near you or BJ again.”
    He grinned. “I’m sure the feeling is mutual.” He shifted her onto the bed, sat up, and swung his legs over the side of the mattress.
    “Hey. I was comfortable,” she said with a pout. She rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling. “Every time I get comfy, you move.”
    Moses crossed to the dresser, removed something from the top drawer, then returned to the bed. He stretched out beside her and lifted her left hand. “This is because you no longer have to hide.” He slid a plain platinum band on her third finger.
    Sin stared at the ring, tracing the cool metal with her thumb.
    He motioned for her to sit up. When she did he swept her hair from her neck and over one shoulder. “And this once again screams you’re mine.”
    She raised her hand and traced the braided chain at her throat. Her questing fingers encountered the heart-shaped locket. She stared at him over her shoulder. “You fixed it?” Both symbols meant a great deal to her, but the heart nestled at her throat held a slightly higher place.
    “It couldn’t be fixed, so I had it melted down and remade into something a bit better.” He brushed her fingers, then guided one to the seam of the heart. “This opens so you can place a picture or a lock of the baby’s hair inside after the baby’s