Ancient Protector by Savannah Verte

Author:Savannah Verte [Verte, Savannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MTW Press
Published: 2019-10-20T16:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

Fedya stopped mid-step and nearly vomited. The room he’d watched for days was empty, and the maid was stripping the bed. His heart sank as his stomach heaved, nearly dropping him on the spot. “What the…” he muttered aloud to the empty hallway.

Finding his balance, he turned back the way he had come and headed for the nursing station. No one familiar was present. He flagged a male down from the room beyond the U-shaped desk. “Where has my witness gone?”

“Your witness?” the nurse, whose name badge said ‘Terry’ replied.

Fedya pointed, trying not to shake or move erratically. “Down the hall. The room is empty. They are…she is…gone.”

The nurse visually followed Fedya’s outstretched arm. “She went out for some air.”

“You let her leave?” Fedya charged, completely aghast.

“She asked to.”

“You. Let. Her. Leave?” Fedya repeated, enunciating each word.

“Not me. She isn’t my patient.”

Fedya drug his hand down his face to mask the disbelief. “Who?” he bellowed as Tawny came around the corner.

“Agent Afanasi? Is that you shouting?”

Fedya spun on his heel. “My witness…” he began, reaching for calm to hide his flabbergasted state.

Tawny smiled. “Is having a shower.”

Fedya’s mouth hung open for the next words he was going to speak before they died on his tongue at the revelation. He looked from Tawny to the male nurse who was already retreating, and back to Tawny again. “So, she’s not gone?”

“From her room, yes. But not the hospital,” she replied with a soft smile. “Surely you can appreciate that she wanted to clean up and have fresh linens? We cleaned her up some when she got here, but nothing beats a hot shower for making you feel better.”

Fedya’s mouth opened and closed several times before he had words to speak. He couldn’t argue with wanting a shower. He’d not stopped before to consider it. He did now. He also considered what else she might want or need. “I can. Perhaps you can tell me what else? I am thinking that she is needing more than just hot waters.”

Tawny snickered. “Very astute of you. In fact, she asked for pajamas or clothing, and underwear as a matter of fact. Are you able to bring some of her belongings?”

Fedya was elated, but deflated quickly. “We do not know her identities yet. But, perhaps we can get her some things?”

Tawny’s snicker became a full out giggle. “Do you have a female that can do that?” She looked him up and down. “I don’t think your style would suit her, do you?”

Fedya groaned as he looked down at himself. “I will find someone.”

Tawny nodded. “Good. I think she would like that. Perhaps you can use it as a peace offering when you return, since you want to talk with her.”

Fedya perked up, dropping his open palm forcefully on the counter. “Yes! This I will do.” He dipped in to peck Tawny on the cheek. “You are most brilliants my friend.”

Outside the hospital before he realized he was, a new revelation dawned. He was unable to travel

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