tal, a silent shark in the river of yellow c

fixed on the road ahead. He risked a quick glance in the rearview mirror. His bos

ly. "Sir, about the background

cut in, his voice cold

She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school four years ago,

his eyes still fixed on the

High-security building. The property is owned

The Beaumonts. An old, respected New Y

led down, and Kelsey Mcknight's face appeared, wreathed in a bright, hopeful smile. Her agent, a

aid, her voice sweet as honey. "I don't know w

ssed the button on his armrest, and the tinted window

commanded th

cond the light turned green, le

r had looked at that doctor. It was a look of intense, focused concentration she had never seen him direct at anyone, least of all hers

oor clicked shut behind her, sealing out the noise and chaos of the city. She sank into

d confusion from her encounter with Adler, s

e coffee table. The screen lit up w

ed Iris's face, melting the ice from her features.

a mop of dark, unruly hair and large, serious eyes. His che

f accusation and relief. "You missed our scheduled c

n. Leo Weaver.

a warmth that spread through her entire body. "I'm sorry, baby,"

such a small person. "You always have thi

sound. "Of course not. You're the

in suspicion, lit up. "Then can I

xpression became complicated, a mixtu

but with a firmness he knew not

of disappointment, his eyes, deep-set and the exact s

y the nurse's station to drop off some paperwork. Patty Hicks w

he counter. "You going to that new rooftop

If I can get a babysitte

Dr. Weaver and the Pope guy." He shook his head, lowering his voice. "You know,

perked up.

cts, so cold and detached from everyone... it makes me think her heart belongs

that would explain a lot. A woman like that, keeping

, leaving Patty to her thought