Dakota hurried over to where the women were being held sedated but could not gain access to any of the doors. “Dammit,” she exclaimed before returning to room 19. Nathan returned two hours later. “So, what happened?” Dakota asked. ‘He didn’t appoint a new right-hand, if that is what you want to know,’ Nathan mind linked her. ‘He just killed his; give him some time,’ Dakota mind linked. ‘Why did you block me out earlier?’ Nathan questioned through a mind link. ‘Because I wanted some privacy,’ Dakota mind linked him as if it was no big deal. “What are you up to?” Nathan asked with a serious expression. “Nothing,” Dakota exclaimed. “What is up with you?” “Nothing. Enjoy your day,” Nathan said and left the room to start his day. ‘You were in a two-hour meeting. What went down?’ Dak

