Free Easton [Belt Buckle Ranch 4] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic ManLove) by Olivia Black

daze as everyone moved around him.
    Once Easton was loaded onto the helicopter, Oliver and Wyatt collected their horses and headed back to the ranch. He needed to get the other men together and head to the hospital. He said a little prayer as he rode by Wyatt’s side. Oliver’s thoughts completely centered on Easton. They were silent on the ride to the barn and Oliver couldn’t help but think about Easton’s words of Trent. Why had his brother mentioned Trent at all? Why didn’t he want the other man to know about the accident? Had something happened between the two of them while Easton was supposed to be working with Trent on his ranch?
    It took a little while, but they finally reached the hospital in Telluride. He’d been shaking since getting inside Wyatt’s truck. The inside of the vehicle was full of nervous energy. Nobody said anything. When they finally arrived, Oliver jumped out of the truck and rushed inside the hospital emergency room. He ran through the sliding glass doors with his brothers surrounding him and hurried to the nurse’s desk.
    Please let him be okay. Please let him be okay. He prayed with each step he took.
    “We need to see our brother, Easton Baker. He was brought in by helicopter.” Oliver tapped his fingers anxiously on the countertop as he watched the nurse type something into the computer.
    “Doctor Perry is with Easton right now.”
    “How is he? Is he going to be okay?” Oliver swallowed hard, scared to hear the answers.
    “He’s going to be fine.” She reached across the counter and patted Oliver’s arm. “Easton had a CAT scan. He has a concussion from hitting the steering wheel which was the reason he went into shock. He broke his nose and his right arm.”
    “Oh my God,” Jackson whispered from beside Oliver. “When can we see him?”
    “The doctor will be out to give you an update soon. He’ll be able to give you more information and let you back to see Easton.”
    Oliver nodded. “Okay, thanks.”
    Walking over to the hard plastic chairs in the waiting room, Oliver dropped down. Robbie sat on his right side while Jackson occupied the chair on his left.
    “God, I hope he’s okay.” Jackson leaned his head against Oliver’s shoulder.
    “He will be,” Oliver said with conviction. He wouldn’t allow himself to think negatively.
    “Exactly,” Robbie agreed. “He’s strong. He’ll be fine. He’ll heal.”
    “I just don’t understand how this could’ve happened.” Jared leaned forward, placing his forearms on his thighs.
    “How did he lose control of the truck? Was he going too fast?” Cody asked, sitting down on Robbie’s lap.
    “Yeah,” Oliver muttered, nodding reluctantly. “He was going kind of fast, but I’m not really sure how he lost control of the truck.”
    “He’s been a little depressed lately,” Jared said. “But, I just…I don’t understand how this all could’ve happened.”
    Easton had always seemed happy for the most part. The young man enjoyed working, but maybe he was lonely. Oliver had been feeling that way himself lately. All work and no play could make anyone feel depressed and out of sorts. Exhaling on a sigh, he leaned back and tried to ignore the anxiety that rose inside of him. When Doctor Perry came out to the waiting room, Oliver slowly stood up.
    “How is he?” Robbie asked the question that Oliver was thinking.
    “He’s going to be okay. But we’re going to keep him overnight for observation. He hit his head against the steering wheel and I want to watch him close for any signs of a concussion. His nose is broken and so is his right arm.”
    “Okay.” Oliver took a deep breath, relief making him light headed. With all the blood at the accident, he’d been worried that Easton had suffered from a lot more injuries. A broken nose and arm would heal over time. “When can we see him?”
    “You all can go back and spend a few minutes with him, but then I want him to rest.”

Chapter 9
     
    Easton hadn’t