Page 92 of The Beach Hut on Plum Island
“Gray and Trinity were poisoned,” Alex told her, his voice soft. “But luckily, Finn recognized the signs and knew what to do.” He gave the top of her arms a gentle squeeze. “Finn saved Gray’s life.”
“He didn’t even hesitate,” Harriet told Alex, her heart filling with love. “Finn just dashed into the room and took over. He didn’t even worry if there was a biohazard.”
“Finn’s a good man, Harriet.” Alex smiled. “I’m so happy that things worked out between the two of you. Now, when Daniella, Emily, and I go on our European tour, I know you’re with a good guy.”
“Thank you,” Harriet said, fighting back against the guilt. “You say Gray’s going to okay?”
“Daniella and that new doctor say Gray’s going to pull through,” Alex told her, his eyes narrowing. “Have you seen your father? Do you know how he is?”
“Excuse me?” Harriet looked at Alex, confused. “What do you mean?”
“Oh!” Alex’s eyes widened. “Your father was taken in for observation when your mother’s bodyguard, Sam, found him passed out in the living room of the beach house.”
“Was he poisoned as well?” Harriet’s mind became a whirl of confusion. “Why is Sam even here, and where is my mother?”
“I’m not sure about your mother or Sam,” Alex told her. “But your father was drugged with the same sleeping powder youwere. Doctor Face wants to keep him overnight for observation. Still, he’s very agitated and has been desperate to see you.”
“Who’s Doctor Face?” Harriet asked as Alex turned her around and started marching her back into the hospital. “Where are we going?”
“To see your father, and then, I’ll help you get out here,” Alex promised. “I know Finn will be happy to see you. They have him trapped at the hotel.”
“Why?” Harriet asked.
“I’m not sure,” Alex told her. “I’m not privy to royal business.”
They stopped in front of the room that Harriet would’ve known right away was her father’s as it was heavily guarded.
“Princess Harriet to see her father,” Alex told the men in black. “We promise we’re not aliens.”
Harriet had to grin as the guards just shook their heads. “They’d probably just zap us with that memory wipe thing they have.”
“Yes, that’s why my memory is so full of holes about the time I’ve spent on Joyce Isles,” Alex said, grinning at the bodyguards.
Harriet knocked on the room door before entering and smiled when she saw her father dozing in the bed.
“Father, it’s me,” Harriet said softly as she approached the bed.
Pat came instantly awake. “Oh, there you are, Harriet.” He breathed a sigh of relief. “I’ve been so worried about you, Gray, and…” He swallowed, glancing at Alex. “Thank you for getting Harriet, Alex.”
“You’re welcome, sir,” Alex told him. “I’m glad you’re okay.” He looked at Harriet. “I have to find Daniella.”
Alex said goodbye and left the room.
“That was rude,” Harriet told her father.
“Alex already knows, but I know he won’t say anything,” Pat told her.
“Gray’s going to be okay, Dad,” Harriet assured him.
“I know, Daniella told me,” Pat said. “What a wonderful woman she is. I’m so happy for Alex and you, sweetheart.” He sighed. “It seems this town has been good for all of you.” His eyes clouded over. “Harriet, you know, with your uncle missing…”
“You know about that?” Harriet asked him.
“Of course I do,” Pat told her. “How do you think I got found? Harley needed someone to sign the transfer of temporary head of security over to him so he could access flight logs.”
“Great,” Harriet sighed. “I fired Murphy for a good reason.”
“You did the right thing, Harriet,” Pat told her, pride shining in his eyes. “But, now, with your uncle missing, Gray, and myself in the hospital…”
