Chapter 5 — How Long Has This Lock Been On

Back in the clinic, Dr.

Shepherd straightened up and asked Nana directly how long she had been locking the brace onto my body.

“Locking is such an ugly word,” Nana said smoothly.

“I am simply keeping my granddaughter safe.”

“How long,” he said again, and his voice had dropped and hardened, “has this lock been on her?”