~ Druscilla ~
“Uh… yes… I mean, no…” The words tangled on my tongue.
“I can tell when someone’s lying,” Lani said with a crooked smile, then turned back to Ivan. “Sorry about that, sir.” She stretched out her hand. “I’m Lani, the nurse sent to treat you. And this is my sister—”
“Druscilla,” Ivan finished for her.
His gaze slid back to me, slow and deliberate. “How are you, pretty doll?” he asked. “You look sober today.”
“I’m fine.” I forced a smile that felt pasted on. “But I should be the one asking… how are you?” My eyes dropped to his hand. The bandage was already soaked through with red.
“Oh, this?” He lifted it carelessly. “Just a little accident.”
“A little accident and you’re bleeding like that?” My heart lurched.
“Are you worried about me, doll?” His lips curved. “Do you li
