The Book of Blood Volume 4 The Body Politic Part 4

The Book of Blood Volume 4 The Body Politic Part 4

"I have to consult with Dr. Manson and Dr. Jeudwine," the fetching face replied, and tried to smile reassuringly at Charlie. It came out a bit cockeyed, that smile, a little forced. She obviously knew he was a lunatic, that was why. She was scared of him probably, and who could blame her? She left his side to find the consultant, leaving Charlie to the nervous stare of Rafferty. Ellen?" he said in a while. "Your wife?" the young man replied. "Yes. I wondered... did she...?" Rafferty fidgeted, his thumbs playing tag on his lap. "She's dead," he said. Charlie nodded. He'd known of course, but he needed to be certain. "What happens to me now?" he asked. "You're under surveillance." "What does that mean?" "It means I'm watching you," said Rafferty. The boy was trying his best to be helpful, but all these questions were confounding him. Charlie tried again. "I mean what comes after the surveilla…