Chapter 114. Accept Our Help

Brian watched from the doorway as Lana rushed out of the room.

“Are you?” Brian started.

“I’m fine,” Lana interrupted. “Just leave me alone, okay?”

Brian watched as Lana stormed away, wiping the tears from her face. He hesitated for a moment, knowing the tension in the room and the extent of Kasia’s anger. Nevertheless, he couldn’t delay this. Kasia was awake now. So much for trying to do it while she was unconscious.

He stepped into the dimly lit room. Kasia watched him without saying a word. The way her eyes followed him reminded him of an herbivore waiting for the predator’s next move. Her expression was blank, but he could smell the fear and anger rolling off her in waves. Brian’s heart went out to her, but he had a job to do.

“Kasia,” Brian began, trying to keep his voice as calm and reassuring as possible. “I’m here to help you. I have no intention of hurting you, but I need to draw some blood for testing.”

Kasia’s eyes narrowed as she looke