It takes a bit of arguing, but I finally get them to agree to leave. I ask Riley to take my mom home and keep a watch on her house. I can’t be worrying about safety, so I’m not asking Finn. I need someone I can trust.
My mom kisses my cheek and hugs me tightly. “I’ll be fine, don’t worry.”
“I know, Ma. Just don’t give Riley a hard time.”
“I’ll try my best,” she says, with a small smile. “I love you, my sweet boy.”
“Love you, too, Ma.”
They start to leave, so Kace and I walk back toward Harper’s room.
“She’s a short, brunette with bright red lips,” Kace says.
I nod as when we walk past the nurse’s station, I would've known it was her without the description. Her eyes follow me and when she notices me staring at her, she blushes. Perfect. This might actually work. I wink and grin when she starts to stand up. I motion with my head for her to follow us.
A small laugh leaves me as I look at Kace. “Told you,” he says smiling.
We walk into an empty room and she isn’t far behind us. When she walks in, Kace closes the door and leans against it. She looks terrified, until my hand touches her shoulder.
“Relax, sweetheart. I just wanted to talk to you for a minute.”
She visibly swallows before clearing her throat. “Oh sure, of course.”
“If you’re half a smart as you are beautiful, I think I’m in luck,” I say, wrapping my arm around her.
I can feel her tense and notice her bite down on her lip. She turns her head to look at me and finally a smile spreads across her face. “Thanks, Zane.”
“So, you know who I am, huh?”
“Of course, who doesn’t?” she asks, wringing her hands together.
I reach my other arm around and rest them on her hands. “Do I make you nervous?” I seductively whisper.
“A little,” she admits.
“I don’t bite, sweetheart. Not unless she wants to be bit,” I say, squeezing her hands.
She searches my eyes and I grin. “Can we talk alone?” Her eyes slide to Kace and he grins.
“He needs to stay, but maybe if you help us, we can help you.” I step away from her and Kace moves to stand next to me.
She straightens her back and lifts her head slightly. “What do you need help with?”
“I need to know if you treated a guy named Dom Veneto?”
“I didn’t, but he was here with two gunshot wounds,” she says.
Fuck. “He left?”
Her eyes bounce between me and Kace. “Yes, he was here last night. He was treated and sent home.”
“Was he alone?” Kace asks.
“I shouldn’t have told you what I did. I really can’t give you that information,” she says.
I’m not making any mistakes this time. I won’t walk away until I have all the information I need. I grab her shoulders and shove her up against the wall. I push my knee between her legs and move my mouth close to her ear.
“Sweetheart,” I breathe out, biting her earlobe. “You help me, and I’ll help you.” I push my leg against her, and she lets out a small moan.