After her meeting with Natalia, Miles drove Ruby back to the hospital. Ruby stared out the window, quiet and distant, hoping everything would turn out well for Natalia's sake.
Just as they arrived at the hospital parking lot, a sleek Bentley pulled into a nearby spot. Owen got out, his black suit jacket making his tall, lean frame seem even more imposing.
It gave his handsome, unreadable face a severe, disciplined edge. Leo turned and spotted Ruby.
A new hint of respect had crept into his voice, one he didn't even notice himself.
Miss Ruby, he began, you are here too. He smiled and hurried over to greet her. Owen followed Leo's gaze.
The girl, who usually carried herself with sharp defiance, was staring down at the pavement, lost in thought. There was a faint sadness clinging to her e
