121 In the Loop

Galen came out of the office when he heard Axel’s name. He was stunned to see him in this condition. His hair was matted in blood, his exposed eye was swollen, and his nose appeared broken. It was clear from how he carried himself that there were also internal injuries.

“We need to get you to an exam room,” Peter said.

Shouting in the distance drew Galen’s notice. He saw nurses and orderlies grabbing piles of supplies and loading them up on carts.

“Granger… he killed Renee,” Axel said through gasping breaths.

“What?” Bell whispered.

Galen looked back at Axel, wondering if he misunderstood his words.

“He poisoned them both….” Axel coughed painfully, blood splattering onto the floor.

“We need to treat him now!” Peter shouted, trying to pick Axel up from his knees. He looked around and saw a nurse not far from them. “You! Get me a bed!”

The nurse ran off to do as she was told.