Chapter 5

As the sun dipped below the horizon, I sensed the familiar onset of a fever. Legacy, the nurse, wasn't surprised. "High fevers are like this," she remarked. "Especially with your inflammation. It's pretty good that one round of IV can control it."

I dutifully extended my arm, and she de

Chapter 6

I didn't want to stay in the hospital and asked the nurse if I could go home to sleep at night.

Legacy, the nurse, replied with a matter-of-fact tone: "Normally, you can't leave."

Got it.

I booked a hotel room nearby and politely turned down Remi's offer for assistance.

He blocked th

Chapter 7

The police arrived promptly, knocking on the door while I was savoring some barbecue pulled pork and watching a reality show. Cillian doesn't eat pork; it makes him feel queasy, so I rarely get the chance to indulge. Seeing the police at the door, I quickly opened it.

Two officers, a ma