The Determining by Grous Rebecca

Author:Grous, Rebecca [Grous, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-10-16T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“She sustained two fractured ribs, a concussion, and a broken nose. Not to mention various bruises and lacerations, particularly on her face.” Katy sat across from Nemo. She still wore blue scrubs. The smell of bleach and medicine hung in the air around her.

Nemo leaned back in his desk chair, considering his reflection in the dark window. “How was she doing when they discharged her?”

“Physically, she’ll be fine. Dr. Moore gave her pain medication laced with an agent to speed up the healing process. I think the mental shock of the attack damaged her more than the beating. Something like that can change a person in ways we can’t even begin to understand.” Katy fell silent.

“It was her father.” Nemo offered the answer to her unspoken question.

“It’s good that she’s with Thayer, then.” Katy said, more to herself than to him.

“She’ll be safe with McLean.” Nemo nodded in agreement. “Especially once you send the video to the press.”

Katy fidgeted, drawing Nemo’s attention.

“What?” He asked, seeing her uneasy expression.

“Are you sure that she’ll be safe?”

“McLean won’t do anything to hurt her.”

Katy shook her head. “What if her father tries to come after her again?”

“There would be no point with the marriage public. He can’t do anything now, divorce is illegal.”

“Then he might take his anger out on someone else.” Katy tapped her foot, picking at a loose thread on her pants.

Nemo reached across the desk and captured the girl’s hand in his, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “We won’t let that happen.”

“I have a family. If he traces the video back to my phone, we are as good as dead.” She’d gone as white as a sheet, despite his reassuring words.

“He can’t trace an encrypted message. If it makes you feel safer, we can relocate you and your family.”

Katy shook her head. “No, our lives are here. If you say we’ll be safe then I believe you.”

“Don’t worry, Katy. We see and know as much as Grey does. You’ll be safe.”

“Thank you.” She stood, giving him a faint smile before leaving.

Guilt over the lie nagged at him. He slumped in his chair. Miss Grey had been injured and it was his fault. He’d debated whether or not to post sentries when she went to enter the Lottery but his people were stretched too thin. Instead, he’d relied on Archer to handle everything alone.

What kind of Leader sacrificed a woman to ensure the upper hand? Donovan wouldn’t treat a woman that way. The thought made him cringe. Donovan Grey, Richard’s older brother. The man was legendary to the rebels. As the story went, he’d given his life trying to bring down the corporations and the Council backing them.

Nemo slumped in defeat. His people needed Donovan to be more than a myth. Instead, they had him.

“You look like you’ve got something weighing heavy on your mind.” Owen spoke from the doorway.

Nemo motioned for him to enter. The big man sauntered into the room, flopping down on the bed across from the desk. They remained silent, Nemo looking at his reflection in the widow and Owen studying the ceiling.

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