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Rocco and Kat inch closer, murmuring their condolences. Sloane throws her arms around my neck. “I’m so sorry, Max,” she whispers.
Rocco clears his throat and claps me on the back. “Let me know what you need, man.”
“Right now, we need to salvage this family, so we need to move.” Nico points at his security guys. “You stick with Max and the girls. Keep me posted.” He looks back at me. “I owe you both my life.”
“Fucking-A right, you do.” I manage a small smile and nudge him toward the exit. “But right now, you need to get the fuck away from here. Tommy!” I call out, waving him over. “Go with them. You have to get to the hospital now. It’s Eli.” My chest tightens when I see a look of fear shadow his face. “Nurse Clara called me this afternoon. She was looking for you and thought I might be able to help find you. Eli’s gotten worse. He needs you. These guys will take you to the hospital. I’ll meet you there.”
Tommy claps me on the back. “Thanks, man,” he says, voice cracking. He runs out of the building with Rocco and Kat, leaving Nico with me, Sloane, and Layla.
“You gonna be alright?” Nico asks.
I pull Sloane tight to my chest, rubbing my hand down her back. “Yeah,” I manage. “Actually, I think finally I am.”