Page 126 of Samson

“Can you tell me what happened?”

“A building exploded.”

“Where were you when that happened?”

“I was in the car back there. It blew out the windows. Besides the cuts, I don’t know what other damage was done.”

“Are you having any trouble breathing?”

“No.”

“Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded?”

“Do we really have to do this?”

“I’m afraid so.”

“Yes, I’m a little lightheaded.”

“Can you tell me if you feel any pain?”

“I don’t know. My head, I guess.”

“You’re not sure?”

“It stings a bit. It will probably hurt more once the shock passes.”

“Can you walk?”

“Yeah.”

“You sure?”

In response, Delilah stood. “Can we leave? I don’t want to be here anymore.”

“Let’s get you to the ambulance.”

She saw Trevors. “Wait. Agent Trevors!” she called out to get his attention.

He hurried over. “You said you’d go to the hospital.”

“I know. I am. Will you tell me what you find out?”

“As much as I can.”

“You promise?”

“Yes. I’ll get in touch soon.”

Erin helped her into the ambulance, and she stared at nothing while they checked her vitals. In one way, she’d gotten what she wanted. This was complete closure. Demir couldn’t hurt anyone else, but that wasn’t all. Some small part of her had held onto the hope that Samson was alive. That hope was now gone. It was closure, but it hurt a lot more than she’d expected.

When the ambulance pulled away from the scene, she closed her eyes and tried to pray, but the buzzing in her head was too loud, so she gave up and let her mind go numb. If God had brought her this far, she had to trust that He’d keep getting her through.

Chapter 27

Delilah saton the edge of the hospital bed, trying not to think.

Her hand went to her face to scratch an itch and poked at the bandage instead. She was grateful she hadn’t needed more stitches, but the exposed parts of her face were covered in scratches that pulled at her skin.

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