Chapter 82 - 'Nancy Drew'

KNOX

I’m sitting in the dining room waiting for Aria and Merrick to arrive. I’m just starting to believe that Merrick must have recovered after my little intervention and has our girl tied up somewhere when he saunters into the room. He glances around and frowns as he takes his seat.

“What, no Aria?”

I shrug, “I assumed you had her chained up somewhere.” I grin at him.

He chuckles, “Man, do I wish! No, I’ve been on the phone taking care of last-minute details.”

I nod in understanding as the staff starts to bring out the food and that’s when I’m handed a card with a note from Craig, the Chef, written on it. “Hm, it seems as though our girl won’t be joining us tonight. Craig says that she had him make her a plate and she is eating with her mother.”

“That’s not like her.” Merrick continues to frown.

“Well, I did tell her about her mother’s fingers and what my friend reported back about it. I’m thinking she’s hopeful that Mrs. Kramer will pull through this fast.