Chapter 38

“Maintain that attitude and it might not,” she said. “Attitude is a critical component in healing.”

“Yes, Ma’am.”

I heard footsteps, and the nurse opened her mouth again to admonish someone; then her eyes grew wide and her posture straightened. The Duke walked up to the bedside. “Hello, Dani,” he said. “Are they taking good care of you?”

“Yes, Sir.”

“I’m very glad to hear it, and I want you to know that my people have been instructed to keep at it until they find the people who did this.”

“That’s good to know,” I said.

“Marco,” the Duke said, “you need to go home and get some rest.”

“I will, Father,” he said, “as soon as I’m satisfied that Dani has everything he needs.”

“For your information,” the Duke said, “I’ve authorized the purchase of a number of automobiles with light armor. Better late than never, as they say.”

“Really?” Marco said.

“Yes. We’ve been toying with the notion for years, and I think the time has come to act. How is Salvatore?”