Page 129 of Say My Name

“Can we speak to her alone?” Guy asks, looking directly at me.

I cross my arms over my chest. “No.” I don’t even bother explaining myself.

Guy rolls his eyes and returns his attention back to Greer. “Anyone not at work today who normally is? Or did someone leave right before?”

Greer ponders his questions for a minute. “No, I don’t think so. I’d have to check with the office to see if anyone called out.”

After a few more questions, they finally leave when it’s apparent Greer doesn’t have any useful information.

A nurse enters the room, and checks Greer’s vitals. “You all can stay a few more minutes, but then Greer needs her rest,” the nurse says before leaving.

“I’m not going anywhere,” Roman assures Greer. “I’ll be right outside your room if they won’t let me stay in here.”

“They’ll let you stay,” I tell Roman. “I’ll make sure of it.”

Roman nods at me. “Any ideas on who did this?”

“It was obviously someone in the Ivanov family.”

“You think they’re trying to send a message?” Roman asks.

“I do,” I tell him. “It’s obvious these guys want the case to go away.”

“That’ll never happen,” Greer says. “We’ve been receiving threatening letters saying they want us to throw the case. To make sure Mikhail will get off scot-free.”

“Obviously, he’s guilty,” Roman says. “If they’re trying this hard.”

Greer nods. “My thoughts exactly. We have an iron-clad case. There’s no way this guy will get off.”

“Do you think this might have something to do with the Greedy Girl murders?” Ledger asks, trying to connect the dots.

Greer frowns. “I don’t know anymore.”

I reach for my sister’s hand. “You don’t need to worry about it. Just rest and get better.” I glance over at Roman and Ledger. “Maybe we need to pay Yuri another visit to figure out what’s going on.”

They both nod. “And maybe you should stay with me at my place.”

Greer laughs, which turns into a coughing fit. “With you and Chloe? No, thank you.”

“I don’t like you staying home alone anymore.”

Roman steps closer. “She can stay with me.”

“Ok, that’s a good idea,” I say.

“I can take care of myself,” she says.

I glance at the bruises forming on her face. “Clearly, you can’t. Let us help you.”

“Fine.” Greer’s not happy, but I’m not surprised. She’s always wanted to be the one to take care of things for herself.

I lean over to give my sister a kiss on her forehead. “Sleep well. We’ll handle this.” I glance over at Roman when I stand to my full height. “Don’t take your eyes off her.”

Roman nods. “I don’t plan on it.”

I know Greer’s probably rolling her eyes, but I don’t care. I need to keep her safe.

Ledger follows me out of Greer’s hospital room. “To Throwdown?” he asks me once we’ve made it to my car in the lot.

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