Page 44 of Cru's Crush

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Amere hair’s breadth separated my lips from Daphne’s when my brother returned to the room and cleared his throat.

“Sorry, but, um, Ma’s looking for you.” He held up his phone.

I stepped out from between Daphne’s legs, pulled my cell from my pocket, and saw I’d missed calls and messages from her.

“Hey, Ma,” I said when she picked up.

“Enzo, where are you?”

“In the old winery building. What’s up?”

“There’s been an accident at Demetria. Maddox is being airlifted to the hospital.”

Fuck. This wasn’t good. “Do you know his condition?”

“I do not.”

“Where’s Alex?”

“With him.”

“Okay, Ma. I’ve got this.”

Looking at my brother’s face, I knew our mother hadn’t shared why she was trying to reach me. Rather than ask, he left the room.

“I’ve got to talk to Bit, then I need to get to the hospital,” I said to Daphne. “Maddox is being airlifted as we speak.”

“I can take care of the horses.”

“It’ll be faster if we ride them to the stables. One of the guys will get them cooled down.”

“I can do that if it will help.”

I squeezed Daphne’s hand. “The biggest help I need from you right now is to go to the hospital with me. I’m sure Alex will appreciate it too.”

“Of course.”

I rushed off in search of my brother.

“Hey, Bit,” I said when I found him in the rear storage area.

He turned away from me.

“There was an accident at Demetria. Maddox has been injured, and Alex is with him. They’re headed to the hospital. We’ll meet them there.”

He faced me. “You don’t need me.”

“Maybe I don’t, but Alex certainly does. Daphne and I are taking the horses to the stables, then we’llleave. Do you want to meet us at the house, or should I pick you up at the cottage?”

Trevino’s eyes bored into mine. He had to know I wouldn’t back down on wanting him to go with us.

“I’ll meet you.”

“Good. Let’s go.”

When I returned to the main room, I didn’t see Daphne, but found her outside, already mounted up. She’d also untied my ride.