Page 79 of In Death, Love Survives

“What do you consider the fucking mundane? And don’t get all smart with me.”

I step away from my desk, closer to Crawley. I won’t be backing down.

“I don’t appreciate this kind of language. And I certainly do not appreciate what you are insinuating. What happens to be the problem, and I may be able to tell you if he’s said anything about it?”

I jut out my hip and place my hand on it while keeping my expression as serious as possible.

I won’t let Crawley try to break me down in any capacity.

“Lookie here,” Crawley starts as he adjusts his belt at the waist.

I cock an eyebrow up.

“Walker is getting out. What do you have to say about that?”

Wolfe is getting out?

Even though my heart is now beating a million miles per minute, I can’t let that show. I won’t let it be known that this is the best news I’ve ever received.

“If that’s the case, then I’m sure the legal system was followed.”

“Why do you say it like that?” he asks.

“If Wolfe Walker is being freed, then I’m sure he’s innocent.”

Ryan snorts in the background as he starts to walk up toward where Crawley and I have been talking.

“What?” I ask Ryan.

“Nova. You can’t possibly believe that Wolfe isn’t a criminal,” he says.

“Then how is he going free?” I counter.

Ryan’s face falls as realization dawns on him.He knows.

“Nova,” he croaks.

“It’s Dr. Fletcher.”

Crawley chuckles as he shakes his head.

“Listen here. If I find out you had something to do with this…” He trails off.

As he heads to the door, June and I make eye contact, and she looks like a deer in headlights.

She can’t let him find out. At least this is one piece I know will be taken care of.

“I’ll be watching you, Dr. Fletcher,” Crawley says.

“Fine by me.”

Ryan looks grief-stricken next to him. I don’t say a word. What was he even doing here with Crawley? I don’t understand what he was hoping to gain from watching that happen. He didn’t defend me at any point.

Ryan follows Crawley out, and June trails behind. She pauses and looks back.

“Not a word,” she says, and then closes it shut.

My heart is racing as I’m left alone in my office.