“Six?” Jay’s eyes widen. “That’s seven o'clock our time. It’s past nine thirty now.”
“Harley’s been missing for two and a half hours, and you’re just now telling us?” Nick snaps.
Nanny jumps from her chair and pushes in front of the men. “Doctor Spears, what are you doing to find our daughter? We’ll deal with why and how you lost her once Harley’s safe.”
I snap my head toward Lauren. She’s as shocked as I am. The sweet, loving Evelyn McLeod we all know and love isn’t here tonight. Tonight, she’s ready to rip the world apart. It looks as though she’s starting with Doctor Spears, and every person in this room, me included, will help her.
Chapter 6
Worley
Oh, for crying out loud. Tell me this doctor is not this stupid. You don’t wait nearly three hours to contact someone’s family. If this were an in-person meeting, at least five Vikings would already have this man on the floor. That is, if our club Queen doesn’t get to him first.
“Doctor McCain was leading the crew at the community center. He motions to the woman standing behind him. “She contacted me right away and called the local police department.”
Nanny tosses her hands up. “That’s it?” She doesn’t give the doctor time to speak. “Our daughter, whom we entrusted toyourcare, just walked away? She’s out there alone with no money, no phone, no transportation, and you only contacted your local police department?”
“Aspen Parks police force is outstanding. They started searching right away. I’m sure they’ll call in more agencies if they need them,” Doctor Spears assures Nanny.
“No.” Nanny shakes her head and steps closer to the camera. She jabs her finger at him. “You lost our daughter. That’s not good enough.”
“Love.” Mack wraps an arm around his wife’s waist from behind. She doesn’t hear him.
“I want my daughter!” Nanny’s entire body visibly shakes.
“Nanny.” Nick bravely, but calmly, lays a hand on her arm. She looks up at him. “I have a team on the way there now.”
“And our lawyer will be here in thirty minutes,” I add after checking the text I just got.
“That’s not necessary,” Doctor Spears says quickly. “Neither is needed.”
“Oh, I assure you, both are needed.” Mack turns with Nanny in his arms. “Lil Mama?” He nods to the little woman.
Nanny’s best friend leads her back to the chair. “Come on, lil buddy. Let ‘em get all the info. You can flog that doctor when y’all get there.”
“What?” Doctor Spears’ eyes widen. “You don’t need to come or send a team. I’m sure we’ll have Harley back soon.”
“We’re bringing our baby home!” Nanny yells.
A loud bang comes on the Church doors. I rush to open it. Before I can stop her, Ciara Hollis ducks under my arm and rushes past me. Geez. These women are out of hand tonight.
“Harley still has time here,” Doctor Spears says.
“Oh, that’s being retracked as we speak.” Ciara opens her briefcase on Nick’s table. She pulls out a folder and flips through it. “Your center will be held accountable for allowing Miss McLeod to leave on her own with no means of providing for her care or safety.”
“It’s not our fault she left without permission,” the young male doctor protests.
“Now, now, Doctor Hanson.” Ciara holds up a finger and smiles. Oh, don’t let her smile fool you. She’s about to wipe the floor with all three of these doctors. “Your center was indeed responsible for Miss McLeod’s well-being and her whereabouts.” She turns her attention to the woman in the back. “DoctorMcCain, you were personally responsible for watching Miss McLeod tonight. We’ll handle that when we get there. Just know, there are legal consequences for your failure.”
Doctor Mc Cain sucks in a breath. “But.”
Ciara ignores her. “In fact, the plane is almost ready. We need to end this meeting so the McLeod family can quickly pack and meet the pilot.” She narrows her eyes at Doctor Spears. Her smile vanishes. “I suggest you push youroutstandingpolice department to contact the FBI and as many security teams as you can find. Miss McLeod best be found with the hour, or I have a whole list of charges for you.”
Doctor Spears holds up his hands. “I swear, we’re doing all we can.”
Nanny once again pushes to the front. “Well, do more. Our daughter is out there alone.”
“She’s not alone,” Doctor Hanson snaps.
