Chapter 23

Nathan takes a hard right and the tires squeal loudly in protest. I cling to the armrest and will him to slow down before we end up in the hospital. His knuckles are white on the steering will and there is a frantic look in those sapphire eyes. He is terrified for Mrs Wood and I want to offer words of comfort but I’m completely in the dark as to Mrs Wood condition and the extent of the damage. I only pray that the doctor’s on staff will be able to successfully treat him.

“Do you have any other details?” my curiosity getting the better of me. “How did this happen, where was he shot?”

He gives a terse shake of the head. “He was trying to do a deal on his own, trying to prove himself to Sergei.” His face contorts with rage. “Why didn’t Sergei stop him? Now my little brother is dying!” He pounds the steering wheel.

“You don’t know that, Ben. The doctors may be able to save him. Let’s just get to the hospital and I’ll talk to them. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”

The further we driv