With a sigh, he went over to Kadie’s recliners and collected the floral printed cushions. “Lay down. Head up there and feet down here.” To his great surprise she didn’t argue and started to position herself on the couch. He saw the moment she knocked her ankle on its way up the side of the couch and he winced feeling her pain, but her features remained a controlled mask. This woman was no stranger to pain, and that knowledge hurt him a little inside. He knew he couldn’t even imagine what had happened to her to make her so tough so young but he knew he’d do whatever he could now to make it right. Mick stepped closer and kneeled down to help lift her leg by the calf and place the cushions underneath to elevate her injured ankle. As he sat back up and looked towards her, he noticed she wa