Selene found herself completely distracted in her thoughts as she remained in the waiting room of the hospital after Gia and even Russo’s own parents went home. With the hours of the night slowly creeping into day, Selene found sleep to be impossible as she thought of what reason Lyle could have for harming Russo. He was just a kid, not a threat of any kind, unless he had some connection to Vitali that she wasn’t aware of. Even if that were the case, it was a young boy...one under age who was caught in the crossfire.
“Miss Covell?” A voice tore her from her thoughts as she turned and saw it to be Ford. For once, it was actually a relief in having someone she felt could protect her as she felt the most vulnerable that she ever had.
“Officer…”
“Do you mind if I sit for a minute?”
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