(Astrid POV)
Kael wants to see me? After everything that has happened? No, absolutely not. No way.
Apparently, Brady is thinking the same thing I am. Before I can say anything beyond "no," he speaks up again.
"Dad, how could you even suggest that Astrid meet with that a&&hole after everything that he has done?"
Brady asks, not even trying to mask the disgust that he feels.
"I never suggested that she meet with him, Son. I simply informed you that he asked."
"But you were going to suggest it. Why else bring it up?" Brady asks accusingly.
Dr. Hyder sighs and runs his hand through his salt and pepper hair.
"Why would he want to see me? Does he still think I need to be punished? Does he want to hurt me some more?" I try to hide the pain in my voice as I ask these questions, but I am not sure how successful I am.
Brady growls, grabs my hand, and turns to me. "Astrid, I will never let him hurt you again. I promise."
Dr. Hyder gives Brady a look.
