Chapter 6

Carroll shot to his feet, stepping protectively in front of me.

"Rainer, watch your mouth. Lena just woke up. She's still weak and can't take any provocation," he snapped.

Rainer scoffed, "Provocation? She seems to be enjoying it."

His eyes cut past Carroll, landing on me with a look like I was something dirty.

"Since you're so eager to play caretaker, Dr. Brown, go ahead and look after her. Just make sure you don't end up getting burned yourself," Rainer sneered.

With that, he let out a cold snort and strode off.

He walked away, not even a hint of…