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“Thank you,” I respond, giving her my attention.

“No need. Just make sure none of this leaks out. I will not lose my future medical career because you were too asinine to take I.T. to the hospital.”

“It won’t. Ivan’s not going to like that nickname.”

“Odd, I think he’ll love it,” she argues.

I shrug. This woman is just weird. “I think I’ll go check on Natalie. I have some questions for her.”

“No need. I’m going to go in there and say goodbye. She’s probably sleeping. I’ll wake her up and send her your way. I’m going to get Claw or one of the others to take me to the hospital to see how screwed I am for missing rounds the last few days.”

“You can’t leave. Daniel wants us to bring the both of you to his home.”

“No need. I’ll call him. As you said, it’s not like I’m really family. You can deliver Natalie to him.”

“I’ll need to confirm that with him.”

She huffs. “Fine. Hand me your phone.”

I reach into my pocket and get it, unlocking the screen. She punches in the number and it’s clear that she knows the numberby heart. Hmm … I think I was wrong. She is probably fucking Daniel. I wonder how he’ll react to the knowledge that she’s been flirting with Ivan. I think I’ll make sure he knows. It’ll make me happy to bring her down a peg or two. Isabel is way too full of herself.

“Daniel? It’s Izzy. Yeah, they got Natalie and me. I want one of the bikers to take me to check in with the hospital, but—What was your name again?” she asks.

“Samuel,” I growl.

“Samuel seems to think you wouldn’t like it if I left. Can you tell him to let me leave?” She’s silent for a bit. “Yeah, that’s right. I’ll meet you for breakfast. You, too. I’m going to switch you to speaker now.”

“Samuel?”

“Yes, Daniel,” I respond, taking my phone back, annoyed as fuck listening to her. It’s clear that she has a personal relationship with him. Does she think it’s okay to flirt with Ivan like she was? “I’m not sure it’s a good idea to let Isabel leave.”

“She’s fine. You killed the men that were holding her and Natalie, yes?”

“Of course, but?—”

“Isabel will be fine. I’ll send men to meet her at the hospital. I appreciate your help.”

“What about your sister?” The phone goes quiet.

“My sister?”

“Your sister,” I confirm. “I’d like to spend some time with her. I’m sure you can understand why.”

“Isabel?”

“Yes, Daniel?”

“If my sister wants to stay, that’s up to her.”

“I understand. See you soon.”

“I hope you know what you’re doing, Izzy,” he sighs.

“Of course I do,” she answers. Before I can question Daniel further, the bastard hangs up.

“I’ll send Nat out to you, Mr. Levkin.” Without another word, she walks off. I barely resist the urge to follow her …and I don’t even know why.

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