Page 5 of The Library on Plum Island
“Speaking of cars,” Harriet said, looking at her phone. “Our rides here.”
“Thank you, Doctor Thornton.” Alex’s blue eyes darkened as they collided with Daniella’s, making her feel like they knocked heads again.
“You’re welcome,” Daniella cleared her throat. “Remember to keep the cast dry.”
“I will.” Alex nodded.
“Daniella, let’s meet soon to discuss a fundraiser for the clinic,” Harriet suggested. “I’d love to help.”
“I’d like that,” Daniella said, smiling gratefully at Harriet. She looked at Shay. “What about you, Shay? Do you need a lift home?”
“I’m going home to your home.” Shay looked at Harley. “I’m staying at your place tonight.”
“Oh!” Daniella looked at Harley curiously.
“Carly and Ethan are taking a slow drive back to Plum Island,” Harley explained.
“Ah!” Daniella nodded and smiled. “Are you saying…”
“My Dad and Carly are in love,” Shay answered. “Reef and I are very happy for them, as my dad needs someone in his life.”
“Carly also needs someone who loves her and is a great guy like your dad in her life,” Daniella stated.
“Where is your car?” Harley asked Daniella. “I didn’t see it outside.”
“I walked here,” Daniella admitted. “I was just going to walk home.”
“I’d much rather give you a lift,” Harley said. “It’s dark outside.”
“Uncle Sam’s house is only three blocks straight down the road,” Daniella pointed out. “But I’m so tired I’m not going to argue. Let me get my purse, and I’ll meet you at your pickup.”
“We’ll wait here,” Harley told her.
Daniella took off her doctor’s coat, hung it on her coat stand, and took her purse from her desk drawer. As she passed the main desk, she heard Tanya answer the phone.
“Hello, Plum Island Medical Clinic,” Tanya answered the phone. Daniella stopped when she saw Tanya frown and waited in case there was an emergency. “No, I’m sorry you have the wrong medical facility. I’m sure, sir. The doctor has left for the night. Good night, sir.”
Tanya hung up and looked at the phone, her frown deepening.
“What was that about?” Daniella asked.
“A vulgar man,” Tanya said indignantly. “He was insisting on talking to a doctor who doesn’t work here, and when I told him he had the wrong place, he told me to check again.” Her cheeks flamed angrily.
A bad feeling washed over Daniella. A little voice in her head told her to say good night, turn, and walk out the door. But she found herself asking, “What doctor was the man asking for?”
“A Doctor McKay.” Tanya shook her head in confusion.
Daniella felt the blood drain from her face as her body went cold. She felt like the ground beneath her feet tilted, and her heart started pounding in her chest. Daniella’s stomach knotted, and a gray mist began to swirl around her.
“Daniella!” Harley’s voice reached through the gray mists of fear, drawing her back. “What’s wrong?”
Her eyes were wide with fear, her voice barely a whisper. “He’s found me.”
CHAPTER 2
“Itwasniceofyou to fetch me,” Alex told Harriet. “I knew you still cared.”
“Of course I care, Alex,” Harriet told him. “Who’d sponsor my champagne bath if anything happened to you.”
