“Let’s see what we can do about that.”
“No infertility session?”
“I think we should put that on hold. We have to get these headaches under control first.”
“Whatever you say.”
He stood close behind her as they crossed into the treatment room. His woodsy scent filled her head.
She smiled. “I have pleasant associations with this room.”
“Reiki has that effect on people.”
She lifted the arm of the chair, sat down on the cushy foam and stretched out. He dimmed the lights. “We can start now.”
“No music or scent?” she asked.
“Nope. Not for migraines.” He let her settle then placed his hands behind her ears…
Finn watched while she awoke and became aware of her surroundings. “I, um, dozed.”
“You did.” He adjusted the chair to an upright position then tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear. It was as silky and as thick as it looked.
And totally inappropriate to touch her like that.
“Dozing off is the biggest sign that the treatment worked.”
“I feel like I slept through the whole thing. Did it go well?”
“You tell me.” He knew it had because he felt the warmth and flow of the energy source. And this time he could literally feel the imbalances and the blockages seep out of her.
“I’m energized. I barely dragged myself in here.”
“That’s what reiki is supposed to do.” He walked to the door and opened it. The light from the waiting room filtered in.
“My head doesn’t hurt.”
“It shouldn’t.”
“Usually, even when the pain has passed, I’m uncomfortable for a few days.”
“Not with reiki.”
He raised the arm on the chair, then offered his hand. She took it. Again, the electrical response shot from her to him.
“What was that?” she asked. She felt it this time.
“Our connection. It’s common after a session, though I don’t usually touch my clients.”
“Hmm.” She swung her feet over the side. “I think I’m all right.”
“That’s good.”
He hesitated. Boy, he didn’t want her to leave.
“Can I buy you dinner?” she asked.
“Um…I don’t socialize with my patients.”
