Edge of Betrayal
“Her left arm had an IV tube sprouting from it, and her right hand was pinned in place by Riley’s strong grip.
He looked like he was praying.
The room had no windows. There was a counter, a sink, and a few plain, laminated cabinets along one wall. Overhead was the kind of drop ceiling often used in offices, but the fluorescent lights were off. A soft glow filtered out from an open door, where she could see a bathroom sink.
He must have realized she was awake. His bowed head lifted. “...How are you feeling?”
Her mouth was dry and her head spun a bit, but she managed to push out a few words. He so looked like he needed reassurance. “Okay. What happened?”
Something shifted in his posture. He sat straighter, became more alert. “You don’t remember?” His voice was gentle, but his attitude told her that was bad.
“No. Did I hit my head?”MoreLess
He looked like he was praying.
The room had no windows. There was a counter, a sink, and a few plain, laminated cabinets along one wall. Overhead was the kind of drop ceiling often used in offices, but the fluorescent lights were off. A soft glow filtered out from an open door, where she could see a bathroom sink.
He must have realized she was awake. His bowed head lifted. “...How are you feeling?”
Her mouth was dry and her head spun a bit, but she managed to push out a few words. He so looked like he needed reassurance. “Okay. What happened?”
Something shifted in his posture. He sat straighter, became more alert. “You don’t remember?” His voice was gentle, but his attitude told her that was bad.
“No. Did I hit my head?”MoreLess
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