“I just wanted to make sure my friend was okay.” Antoinette looked at her watch, three A.M. She’d been here for hours. “I was able to walk in here with no one to stop me. Shouldn’t there be a guard or something?” The nurse’s stance softened. “He should be there but seems to have wandered off again. Anyway, that’s beside the point. Visiting hours ended long ago, you have to leave immediately.” “Can’t you give us five more minutes?” Antoinette asked. “I’m sorry I can’t.” The nurse’s shoulders sank as she stepped closer to the bed to check on Lucian’s pulse. “It’s against regulations.” “Then I’ll come back tomorrow, I mean later today,” Antoinette said to Lucian. “I won’t be here. I’m being transferred to my house upstate. I have my own security and medical team on staff.” At least he’d be safe and she wouldn’t have to worry. “I’m sorry, but you have to leave now,” the nurse said. “Okay, okay.” On impulse she leaned forward and kissed Lucian’s forehead.
