Break My Heart (The Heart Series Book 2) by Esther M. Soto

Author:Esther M. Soto [Soto, Esther M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sunny Girl Publishing, LLC
Published: 2016-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

Ileana

Breaking my own speeding record, I arrive at the hospital in half the time.

Anxiety prickles my skin. Deep inside, there’s an Ileana who’s been waiting for this moment.

Seeing Will again.

Following Chris’s directions, I take the elevator to his floor, flash my badge to the nurse behind the counter.

She points down the shiny linoleum hallway. “Last door on the right.”

I guess they’ve been waiting for the FBI to arrive to talk to Will. I wave my thanks and speed-walk down the hall, my All-Stars squeaking along the way. My heart races inside my chest the closer I get to his room. What the hell am I going to say?

Everything comes to a screeching halt at the sight of him.

He’s sitting on the bed, already dressed in his clothes: pleated slacks, suspenders, sleeves rolled to his elbows. He’s just as I remember. His dress shirt is stained with droplets of blood. As if receiving some signal, his gaze finds mine. Intense blue eyes light up the second they spot me.

“Ileana.” His voice is hopeful and deep, as if rescue has arrived when all faith had been abandoned.

“Will.” Elation and dread swirl inside, battling for position. Part of me is beyond thrilled he’s here. Just as quickly, the thought of Tommy makes me sick with guilt.

Disloyal. Traitor. He’s not yours. You belong with another.

“Has anyone been in to talk to you?”

His brow furrows in question. I guess he didn’t think that was the first thing I’d ask. “A doctor did. He said I was dehydrated and wanted to keep me for observation, but I refused. Now they won’t let me leave and won’t tell me why.”

Right. “Did you tell anyone your name, anything?”

He eyes me as if I’m crazy. “I don’t think that would be wise, do you?” A hint of despondence flashes through those deep blue eyes and he quirks his brow. “Not that anyone has asked. They just keep telling me to wait.”

They’re stalling him. “Good. I don’t have time to explain, but we have to go. Now.”

“What are you doing here?” Nelson appears behind me. And he’s not alone. Charlie is with him looking mighty pissed off. Shit. Busted.

“I’m here to see my friend. I’m taking him home.” My voice is leveled and methodical. I’m trying to stay calm and collected. Rational thinking and logic are my best friends at this moment.

“I don’t think so. He’s coming with us.” Nelson’s determination gives me pause, but I press on.

“Is this official FBI business?”

“It is.”

“On what grounds?”

Charlie’s gaze swings between us. “Outside. Now,” he orders.

I signal at Will to stay put, and follow them just outside the doorway into the hall.

“He’s a suspect in your disappearance,” Nelson quickly offers.

How the hell did he come up with that?

“That’s a mighty big leap, Nelson. How did you conjure that up?”

“On a hunch, we sent a sample of his DNA to DC along with your dead serial killer. We believe they might be related.”

God damn it to all that is holy. I did not see that one coming.

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