Last Resort by Hannah Alexander

Author:Hannah Alexander
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2007-04-14T16:00:00+00:00

Nathan followed Noelle into the large hospital-style room, which had only recently been completed by the contractor. He heard the deep tone of Cecil’s voice coming through the door of Cheyenne’s office. The sheriff had arrived in the waiting room moments ago, wearing a freshly pressed uniform and carrying a clipboard and a tape recorder. He was questioning Cecil now. Justin, Jill and Pearl were scheduled to speak with him next.

Greg was a conscientious sheriff, and he could be trusted to be discreet, but he would also be thorough. He had already spoken with Nathan and Noelle privately. Soon, he would need to interview Melva. Taylor Jackson, the ranger, was already out at Cedar Hollow, following up on Nathan and Noelle’s story.

This room had all the amenities of a hospital ward with three beds. Currently, only one bed was occupied, but Nathan had overheard Blaze mention that they were expecting another overnight patient later in the day.

Carissa, the lone patient, looked better than she had when they’d last seen her. Her face was still flushed with fever, but her eyes held a livelier expression, more typically Carissa.

Melva gave them a tired grin from Carissa’s bedside. “Hey, you two.”

“Is this a bad time?” Noelle asked.

“Nope, I was just trying to get this child to spill more details. I think she’s had too much sleep and she’s acting a little hyper.”

“Noelle, where’ve you been?” Carissa asked.

Noelle stepped to Carissa’s bedside and grasped the girl’s outstretched hand. “Talking with the sheriff.”

Melva yawned and stretched. “I think I’ll get some fresh air before my interview. You two going to be here a few minutes?”

“Yeah, why don’t you go to Jill’s and get some rest after the interview?” Noelle suggested.

“I don’t want to leave Carissa alone.”

“We’ll make sure she isn’t alone,” Nathan said. “You haven’t had any sleep, and Carissa’s safe now.”

Melva hesitated in the doorway. “Maybe I should lie down for a little while.” She looked down at her clothes. “And I could use some freshening up, if you know what I mean.” With a final fluttering of her fingers toward her stepdaughter, she turned and walked down the hallway.

Nathan strolled over to the door and closed it quietly. “Thanks for watching her for us, Karah Lee. I know you had other work to do.”

“Not a problem.” The tall, redheaded doctor washed her hands at the sink in the corner of the room, and tugged two paper towels from the dispenser. “When do I get in on the mystery?”

Carissa sat up in bed. “Mystery?”

“About what happened to you last night.” Noelle leaned over the bed and gave Carissa a quick hug. “I can see you’re feeling better, so we need to talk.”

“Mind if I hang out and eavesdrop?” Karah Lee asked.

“Only if you promise not to tell what you hear.”

“Promise.” Karah Lee grinned. “You know, patient confidentiality and all that. Can I tell Taylor?”

“I wish you would.” Nathan pulled a chair over for the doctor. He’d become accustomed to this woman’s frankness, and he trusted her instincts.

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