#Chapter 226: I Was Dreaming You

Archer rushes out of the room to find the doctors. I quickly return to Neil’s side. “Are you sure you are healthy enough for this? You only just woke up? She we wait to make certain you are well?” Neil’s face softens as he looks at me. He gives me a small, comforting smile. “I’ll be okay, Chloe. I promise.” “But, Neil…” I am afraid to lose him again, so soon after I just found him. “Come here,” he says, and holds out one arm. It’s a little embarrassing, cuddling with Neil in front of his brothers, but when a man who was so close to death wants to have a snuggle, I’m not strong enough to say no. Especially when that man is Neil. I crawl up onto the bed, slanting myself into the narrow open space beside Neil. His arms close around me, holding me secure. By now, Archer has left the room. Beau and Steven are standing near the door talking quietly to each other. I imagine they are giving Neil and I what measure of privacy they can. I am deeply grateful to them. Neil turns into me.