Chapter 68: Incoming

After saying goodbye to Cruz, I headed to the Clinic, eager to see if Bailey had received my message. But I was glad that I ran into Cruz. I didn't like the way we had left things, and I missed our friendship.

"Hi, Bailey! Anyone home?" I asked, stepping inside.

Bailey came out from the back. "What are you doing here? I didn't think you'd be in today."

I shrugged. "I finished early."

Even though I trusted Bailey with my life, I didn't want it getting around that we knew where Nightshade was. The last thing we needed was for them to get tipped off and know we were coming. In fact, I had the feeling that when it was time to go, it would be at a moment's notice. We had a mole in the Diamond Pack, and it was the only way to make sure we kept the element of surprise on our side.

"So, have you had many patients?" I asked, looking around. "Man! You've been one busy lady! This place is immaculate!"

"Thanks," she said, smiling proudly. "I had just a few dislocated or broken fingers come in, alo