Ride the Whirlwind: Full Circle Series (Book 3) by H.M. Wolfe

Author:H.M. Wolfe [Wolfe, H.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-10-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

“I’ve saved a lot of people from life-endangering situations but never in my entire career saw someone so stubborn with so much will to live and heal like Ardan MacNamara.” Doctor Douglas shook his head in disbelief. “A few weeks ago, he had almost no chance of survival, and look at him now...”

“Yes, I saw him walking without crutches.” Graeme smiled. “He's indeed a remarkable man, and a clever one...I hope. How is Martens? Did he finish packing?” The man changed the subject, turning to his lifelong friend.

The doctor checked his watch, smiling. “Actually, the plane took off three hours ago. I don't know what Ardan told him about that summer camp or whatever this place he calls The Base is, but my son is very excited at the idea of going there. Honestly, I'm not so thrilled about the idea, but seeing the happiness on his face every time he spoke about it...”

“You shouldn't be worried. Martens will be safe there. You heard Ardan. Most of the kids from there experienced the same trauma, and they will offer him support and advice on how to deal with what happened and move on.” Graeme's voice, gentle and affectionate, soothed Douglas' tensed nerves.

“I've heard something about the council meeting again today. What is it this time?” The doctor examined his friend's face, but the man's expression was impossible to decipher even for him, who knew Graeme for more than three decades. “It's about the Dragons' House, right? Did they agree to help us?” Douglas' voice was full of hope, his heart beating a little faster.

“Nothing like that.” The other man smiled mysteriously. “Just me getting rid of some people who have had a bad influence on me and my latest decisions. You are also among the guests. You'll see for yourself.”

“Me? I am not one of your associates. Since when am I invited to the council's meetings? I have nothing to do with...”

“Come on, Douglas. You are familiar with this life just as much as I am, and you are also my best friend,” Graeme replied, his voice tinged with guilt when he said the last words.

“You are a very complicated man, my friend.” The doctor smiled, relief washing over him. “You could have said from the start that you need my support. When does the meeting start?”

“In about half an hour. You have enough time to grab a bite and drink a cup of tea. I apologize in advance for the shit show. You may very well reconsider our friendship once everything is over.”

Graeme's voice had a tinge of melancholy Douglas detected on the spot. He gave his friend a questioning look, which the man ignored, and he knew better than to ask him what was wrong, so he left the office. As he headed to the mansion's kitchen, the doctor had a bad feeling about the meeting.

Over the last couple of weeks, he’d noticed a subtle change in Graeme's attitude. The man, who was an open book, especially when it came to sharing his plans for the future, became more and more evasive, talking in riddles.

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