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him. Before they had left, she had done more reading up on him, and from what little she had gleaned about his personal life, he was a ruthless businessman who had a take no prisoners, no- nonsense attitude. But she didn’t give a lovely hot damn in July, if he was the one who had hurt Cassandra; she was just the chick to take him out . If I have to kneecap the big fucker , I’ll do it . If he did it, he’ll never hurt my girl again.. She thought grimly. Giving him her best Dirty Harry glare, she replied sharply, “The name is Cynne’ Barns. Yeah, you can ride with us, and along the way you can explain why my girl would be so freaked out over the sight of you that she would risk her life by running in front of a car, trying to get away from you.”

His mouth dropped open in astonishment as he looked down at the feisty little woman who had questioned him so. It was something he was completely unused to. Closing his eyes, he took a deep breath, willing himself to remain calm. “Ms. Barnes, I don’t know why she panicked like that, but I assure you, I will find out why, and exactly what the hell is going on.” he said through clinched teeth.

“Look, we can piece all that together later.” Jocelyn said impatiently, worried sick. Taking his arm and blinking back tears, she looked up at him. “For now I just want to see my child. She’s alive, and that‘s the most important thing at the moment.”

Ignoring another glare from Cynne’, he patted Jocelyn’s hand and replied in a soft voice, “Of course.”
    Chapter 7
 
    “Mrs. Mortenson, can you open your eyes?” a voice buzzed annoyingly in Cassandra’s already ringing ears. Turning her head in an attempt to look away from the beam of light shining directly into her eye, she licked her dry lips. “Hurts….” she managed to croak. Trying to raise her hands in order to shield her eyes, she realized she had been restrained. With growing alarm she glanced down and saw her wrists had been strapped down on the bed. In spite of the tremendous pain she was in, she tried to sit up and began struggling, which caused the straps to tighten even more.

Trying to reassure her, the doctor patted her on the shoulder and gently pushed her back. “ There, there , don’t be upset, just relax. These are just precautionary. We’re just concerned you may try to hurt yourself, that‘s all.”

As the doctor tried to calm her, a nurse quietly stepped close to the bed and injected Valium into her IV.

“You’re actually very fortunate dear, considering the nature of your accident. It could have easily been fatal, but you managed to escape with just a few deep bruises and a minor concussion. You’ll be plenty sore for several days, and you’ve got a little road rash on your face and arms, but that is the extent of your injuries. I would say your guardian angel put in a little overtime today.” the doctor chuckled. “Right now, I just want you to get some rest, Mrs. Mortenson.”

I need to get out of here! I need Brett! Where is he? she thought hazily. Feeling the effects of the Valium already, her voice began to slur. “My name…is Karen Washington, not this Cass…andra. Please get in touch with..Dr. Brett… Parker…he’s my…my…“ her voice trailed off as her eyes closed momentarily, then snapped back open as she frantically fought the effects of the medication. Licking her still-dry lips once again, she mumbled loudly enough for everyone to hear. “I want these restraints off…. didn’t try to hurt myself…that man…one chasing me…Granger… was going to hurt me.” she finished as her eyes closed, her body no longer able to fight the sedation. Brett please, please come help me! W as her last coherent thought before she slipped into blissful unawareness.

A short time later, a very concerned Dr. Joy Bishop, Raidon’s sister, walked into the room. She had already contacted Doctor Parker’s office, informing them of the accident. Fifteen minutes