Chapter 20

“They think someone was after me specifically,” Noah said.

Mason shook his head and stared at Noah. “That doesn’t make sense.”

“No, it doesn’t,” Noah agreed.

“Who knows you’re here except for me?” Mason paced in the small area, his gaze continuously going back to Noah’s. “And if I wanted to take you out, I’d kill you with my cooking.”

“Come on. I want to get the hell out of here.” Noah was done with the coddling.

“Let’s go.” Mason adjusted to help Noah move into the waiting wheelchair.

Noah shooed Mason away and side-stepped the transportation. “I got this.” He hobbled toward the opening in the curtain.

Mason slid the wheelchair in front of Noah, stopping him. “Not so fast. Your ride’s here.”

“What the hell?” Noah’s stare locked on Mason’s. “No. I can walk out on my own.”

“No, you can’t.”

“The hell I can’t. I’m not crippled.” Noah went to move around the contraption.

Mason stepped alongside him. “Riding in this is hospital policy.”