“Very well.” He flashed another big-toothed smile. “Have it your way. Now it’s time to get some rest. Group begins early tomorrow morning.”
He spun on his heel to leave, nodding at the nurse to open the door. She punched a few numbers on the pad, there was an electric buzz, and the lock released. Topher snatched at the doctor’s sleeve before he was out of reach, and, though he had to use all of his strength to do it, managed to hold on. The doctor stiffened and glared down at Topher’s hand as if it were something nasty.
“Yes?”
“Zorn?”
The doctor c****d his head.
“I’m sorry, what?”
“My friend. Is he okay?”
“Zorn? Your friend’s name is Zorn?”
Topher nodded, and the doctor and nurse exchanged a glance.
“Zorn’s safe,” he said.
He tried to pull away but Topher clamped down even harder
