One Good Betrayal Deserves Another novel Chapter 10

Kace played the part of the besotted, dotting husband to perfection.

Ethan even began to think that Cassie had lied to him and led him to believe that Kace was the big bad wolf. But after spending several months alone with her on the island, he knew that she hadn't fabricated anything that she had told him.

Kace could have won an EGOT for his outstanding acting skills. He was always at the hospital and catered to Cassie's every whim. He would even go as far as feeding her and helping her put on her shoes when she wanted to go to the bathroom.

No matter how hard Ethan tried to see her, he wouldn't relent.

"Hospital policy states that its strictly family hunter and you don't fall into that category Hunter." He allayed with that light, snarling, evident sinister note.

"I think I've put up with your charade for long enough Miles," Ethan faced him, as a venomous glance was thrown in his direction.

"She's my wife-"

"Ah, ah, ah...not quite yet you delusional snake." Ethan sighed, irritated.

"How dare you!" he hissed under his breath as he saw Cassie's parents approaching from behind.

"I know what you did to Cassie and I'm going to make sure you're going to pay." He informed him in a matter of fact way.

"You and who's army, Hunter?" Kace snorted. "Besides, I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Don't ever make the mistake of underestimating me, Miles," a warning laced through every word.

"Good morning boys." Mrs. Winters shrilled. "Is everything okay? You both seem a bit tense?" Her eyes bounced back and forth between them.

"We were just arguing about who's going to go in first. So Kace was kind enough to allow me, since I haven't been afforded the opportunity to do so." Ethan brows rose slowly. "Isn't that right Kace?"

"Why haven't you seen her? She's been asking for you and I told the doctor it was completely fine." Mr. Winters narrowed his eyes and frowned. "I think I'll have another word with him."

"That won't be necessary!" Kace pulled his arm back. "Rather let me handle it."

"Thank you Kace but I need to set him straight," Mr. Winters ranted. "If it wasn't for Ethan, our daughter wouldn't be here with us today."

"I appreciate your kind words Mr. Winters but I owe my life to your daughter. She's the one that saved me." Ethan replied with unhinged humility.

"Why don't you go ahead and see Cassie. She will be so glad to finally see you," her mother urged. "Kace had to keep telling her that you were busy with work." She touched his shoulder lightly and guided him to the ward.

"I should thank him for covering for me but I've been quite anxious to see her myself," Ethan smirked at Kace before he stepped in Cassie's room.

With a stab of pleasure, he walked towards the bed, a nurse was administering a drip. The nurse propped her up slightly and tucked her in before leaving them alone.

Her eyes lit up when she saw him. "Hey..."

"Hey, sweetheart." Ethan smiled as he perched on the edge of the mattress.

"I thought you'd forgotten all about me." She smiled warmly.

"What? After that romantic getaway?" Ethan gasped as he placed his hand against his chest dramatically. "What do you take me for?"

They fell against one another laughing helplessly until Cassie started coughing. "Here you go," Ethan said he handed her a glass of water.

"Thank you..."

"Anything for you Cassandra..." he drawled, but with a smile.

Their eyes locked as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Her golden curls spilled down over her shoulders just as they had in his wildest fantasies. He brushed her hair back, but the curls fell forward again.

"I was so worried about you Cass..."

"I don't even remember leaving the island..."

"What?!" he gasped. "Does that mean you don't remember our wild night of passion Miss Winters?"

"Nooo.." Cassie covered her mouth and shook hard with laughter.

"And here I thought we had a connection," he pouted and feigned disappointment.

"Just aim to do better next time Mr. Hunter," she grinned widely.