Chapter 26
Ciaran opened his eyes and found himself lying flat on the floor of his Oxfordshire office. Robert was standing over him, talking on his cell phone.
“He just opened his eyes, Doctor Thomas.”
Ciaran felt like he had been hit by a truck. Unlike his body, however, his mind swung into action instantly. He recalled vividly the reflection of something standing behind him before his world went black. He recalled the conversation with Jamie regarding Zeths. And he also remembered that he was waiting for a call back from the huntsman.
“Do you need a hand getting up, Ciaran?”
“Nope.”
“Doctor Thomas said he’ll be here in twenty. I’ve sent the chopper.”
“No need, Robert. Call it off.”
Robert called off the helicopter as Ciaran asked.
“Doctor Thomas isn’t happy.”
“I bet.”
“I’ll go
