Etched in Shadow: A Cassie Quinn Mystery by L.T. Ryan & K.M. Rought

Author:L.T. Ryan & K.M. Rought [Ryan, L.T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Liquid Mind Media
Published: 2021-08-16T22:00:00+00:00

20

Vanessa had had the forethought to bring along a clipboard with a random array of papers. She held it to her chest as she left the room, stepping aside to let Cassie and Jason out. No one paid them any mind, even though Cassie felt like a neon sign pointed to the papers folded into her purse.

Vanessa spared them a small smile and then parted ways. The plan was to separate as soon as possible, with Vanessa heading back to the nurse’s station to resume her shift, and Cassie and Jason making a beeline for the exit. If they looked like they knew where they were going, no one would stop them. The ward was too busy to worry about a couple of people leaving on their own accord.

But the universe had a different idea.

Cassie felt a pull on her senses, like an invisible line attached to the back of her head. Someone tugged on the other end. She twisted, just in time to catch the skirt of someone’s dress disappear around the corner.

“She’s here.”

“Who?” Jason had his eyes on the exit. “We should go.”

Cassie looked up at him. She’d already made her decision. “I’ll meet you there.”

“What?” He looked at her now. “No. Why?”

“The Ghost Doctor. She’s here.” Cassie turned to stare at the spot she’d last seen her. “I need to know more about her. I have to figure out how she’s involved.”

“If they find out we’re not supposed to be here, it could get back to Vanessa.” He lowered his voice. “And then they’ll know about what she gave us.”

“They have no reason to think we don’t know where we’re going.” She started down the hall. “And the more we stand here arguing, the more suspicious we’ll look. You go, I’ll meet you.”

Jason sighed behind her, but it wasn’t until his shoulder bumped hers that she realized he’d followed her. “I want to know what’s going on, too,” he explained. “Even if I can’t see what you can see.”

Cassie nodded but didn’t respond. They had turned the corner, but the Ghost Doctor was nowhere in sight. Had she lost her so soon? Cassie had a feeling the doctor was coaxing her forward. She wanted to be followed. Cassie just had to be patient.

They stopped to glance inside each room that lined the hallway. Vanessa had taken them to a room in minor care, which meant most of the patients here just needed a couple of stitches or some meds to get them back on their feet. They had drawn most of the curtains for privacy, but it didn’t matter. Cassie knew the Ghost Doctor wasn’t here. She could feel the invisible line tugging her forward.

“There’s bound to be security around here somewhere,” Jason whispered. “What’s your plan if we get stopped?”

“I don’t have a plan.”

Jason winced. “At least you’re honest.”

Cassie hoped she’d find what she needed before anyone noticed them roaming the halls aimlessly. She kept a quick pace, with Jason on her heels, to make it look like she knew where she was going.

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