Chapter Nine
Nola caught a flash of scrubbed metal tables and brick walls draped in clear plastic before a voice shouted “Nola!” and Kieran’s arms were around her.
“You’re not dead,” Nola breathed, burying her face in Kieran’s jacket. “I thought you were dead.”
“I’m fine,” Kieran whispered. “I told you the medicine wasn’t for me.”
“But Captain Ridgeway found dome medicine on a dead body. After a riot.” Tears streamed down Nola’s face. “I thought it was you. I had to see if you were alright.”
“I’m fine.” Kieran pressed his lips to her forehead. “I’m fine. And you’re safe here.”
“Safe?” Nola half-shrieked. “There was a werewolf pack on the bridge. A sick woman was begging me for help, and I didn’t have anything to give her. And then a Vamper almost killed me. He dragged me out of his t
