Little Light of Mine (Club Decadence) Read Online Free

turn yellow and green.  She wore a sling on her right arm to immobilize her bruised shoulder, reduce the pressure on her ribs and support her fractured wrist. Papa’s eyes were wet as he held back his own tears and she knew she looked awful.
    “Elena, we were so worried.  Honey, we have been home for three days and had no word, we were so scared.  We called everyone, all of your friends and even sent word to Dex.  Luis had no idea where you were either.”  Mama gently stroked her hair as she pulled her close, being careful not to jar her injured left side. 
    “Luis?”  Her eyes flew to the door, a look of fear crossing her expressive face.  Her mother who was holding her close missed this but her father saw and frowned at her reaction.  “Is he here with you?”
    “No, Niña.  He had to go out of town for work.”  Elena’s mother moved back and smiled at her “He was sorry he couldn’t come see you before he had to leave.  He sent his love and left you a little note at home.”
    A note?  What could he have to say to her?  More threats?  Elena relaxed a fraction when she heard that.  At least she wouldn’t have to face her attacker when she got home.  Her eyes met her Papa’s and she saw the concerned look on his face.  She offered him a small smile.  Before she knew it, the nurse had returned with a wheelchair.  The ride home was uncomfortable but quick and she was soon home back in her old room.
    Memories flooded her brain and she couldn’t take her eyes off the floor in the corner where Luis had attacked her.  There was a bouquet of flowers in her room with a card.  Her mother gushed behind her as her father helped her get settled in.  “Wasn’t that nice of your brother, Niña?  He sent you flowers.”
    Elena stiffened and was barely able to choke back a scream of protest.  Get them out of here!  Isn’t it bad enough I have to return to the scene of my r---?  Oh God, she couldn’t even bring herself to think the word.  She wanted to scream, please God help me.  Instead, she spoke in a surprisingly calm voice to her mother.  “Why don’t you take them out to the living room, mama?  That way everyone can enjoy them.”
    “Nonsense, they will be cheerful in here as you rest.”
    “Please, take them away.”
    “Elena, what is wrong?”
    “Just take the goddamned flowers!”  Elena shouted.  Her mother and father froze and stared at her, stunned by her uncharacteristic reaction.  “I’m sorry, mama. I’m just tired and hurting. “
    “That’s all right, Niña”  She watched her mother grab the vase and move to the door.  “I’ll get you some water and your pain pills.”  She turned quickly to hide her tears and left.
    “Elena?” her papa questioned.  Always attuned to her moods, he knew something was very wrong.  She was going to have to do a better job at covering. 
    “I’m sorry, Papa.  I just need to rest.  You don’t get much of that in the hospital.”
    He sat next to her on the bed and pressed a kiss to her forehead.  “Have you spoken with Dex?”
    “Not yet.  He told me he was going to be out in the field for a few weeks.  I answered some emails but didn’t tell him about the…accident.  I’ll tell him when he gets back to base.  I don’t want him to worry.”
    “He isn’t going to like it , Niñ a .  When we couldn’t find you for days, we sent word to him.  I imagine you’ll be hearing from him soon.”  Her father knew Dex all right.  He was going to freak out. 
    Her parents helped her settle into her room.  Thankfully, her mother brought her pain pills and she swallowed them, hoping they would work quickly and let her sleep and forget.  After they left, leaving the door ajar so they could hear her call out if she needed them, she reached for the card.
     
    My beautiful sister,
    I was sorry to hear about your accident and wish I could have been with you once again in your time of need.  I would have held your hand,