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Despite the storm of emotions roiling through her, the guilt, anger and sorrow, she forced herself to push them aside. She had to think clearly. Keep moving. There was time enough for answers and grief and recriminations and what-ifs later. Right now, she needed to ignore the guilt and focus. On Jonas.
“I really need to see my brother,” she said again. She had to see for herself that he was all right and she had a million questions for him. What was he doing up at Margrove’s mountain place? What were his plans? Who was this Mia woman? How did he think he could wrangle the house away from Aunt Faiza? Did he know anything about the call and text that she’d received? Were they about Marlie? But first and foremost, she had to find out what he knew about the night their family was slaughtered. He was out of prison now, couldn’t be sent back for the same crime, so maybe, finally, he would tell the truth.
If she could just talk to him.
“As far as I know, I’m Jonas McIntyre’s closest relative, so surely someone here should be able to tell me about his condition.”
“You’ll have to talk to his doctor.”
“But . . . he’s not in ICU or anything? He’s going to survive?” she said.
She felt the nurse weighing her options. “I heard his injuries weren’t life-threatening.”
“Good.” Relief washed over her. “So I can see him,” Kara said, her head beginning to throb.
“That’s up to his doctor.”
She checked her phone. “Looks like you’re in luck. Dr. Ortega will be here shortly and then you can discuss your release.”
“Good.” Kara flopped back onto the pillows. “Then maybe she’ll understand that I’m not kidding. I need to leave.”
“I’ll let her know.” Thank God. Finally, the nurse seemed to get the message that she was serious. What Nurse Rutgers didn’t know was that Kara would do it by any means possible.
All she needed was a ride.
