Chapter Ten The ride to the hospital stayed largely silent. And for at least the fiftieth time this morning, he questioned his motives driving Maddie all the way up to Manhattan. Ben had ridden over at dawn with his horse, Blaze, and together they’d ridden back for chores and a quick shower. By then it was only seven and he’d driven his truck back over to Warren’s place. He didn’t want her to be alone when she woke up. It would have been easier to let Gunnar take her earlier this morning. He’d received more than an eyebrow raise when he answered the door and informed her cousin that Maddie was still sleeping. But no. He’d insisted on being chivalrous and said he’d bring her up later, drawing yet another raised eyebrow from Gunnar. He pulled the truck up to visitor drop-off and shifte