CHAPTER 28
“It’s you.” The prisoner beside her reached up a shaking hand. Hannah clasped it warmly. With her free arm, she adjusted the blanket around his shoulders. Someone cleared his throat behind her.
She recognized the assistant director’s voice instantly and willed her hands not to tremble. She bent down over the patient. “I’ll be back to check on you soon.” She didn’t know if it was a lie or not. For a second, she thought about hurrying to another bedside, but retreat was pointless. He grabbed her wrist before she even turned around. Her entire being cringed inward, as if she could collapse inside herself and disappear.
“I hear you made a little visit today.”
“Yes, sir.” Fear wrapped its tendrils around Hannah’s throat.
He chuckled mirthlessly. “See anybody special while you we
