ZAYNA

I slipped out of Lukan's room as quietly as I could, casting one last glance back at his still form.

The relief from Doctor Vale's assurance that he had recover was still fresh but a dark tension twisted in my gut.

There was one more thing left to handle

Down the hall, passed the rows of rooms on both sides, I took the stairs leading to the back of the Packhouse which might lead me to the parking lot if I took another bend, Doctor Vale waited for me there .

His hands were clasped behind his back, his sharp gaze trained on me the second around the corner....