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“Lately, it’s been early. Scott gets up at four in the morning to work out. Sorry,” she replies with sadness and dips her head in shame. “I didn’t mean to…”
“It’s okay.” I place my finger under her chin and reassure her about my feelings. “Stop apologizing for what happened, but I will say one thing.”
“What’s that?” Hesitation fills her voice.
“For now, it may be in our best interests not to have any more sleepovers like last night.”
“It’s not like we did anything.” Her soft whisper sends desire coursing through my veins. She’s a delicious torture I endured last night, but I don’t plan on suffering through that again.
“The next time you’re in my arms, we won’t be kissing.”
“We won’t?”
“Well, we will, but there’ll be a whole lot more going on. If that’s what you want.” I’m not reading her wrong. I know where things are headed.
Self-control may be a strong suit for some, but my control slips around Kaye. I kiss her again. And once more for good measure. It’s the perfect reminder of why I can’t spend the night.
Her face turns the prettiest shade of pink which makes me grin, but her smile falters.
“Sorry. Couldn’t resist.”
“Well, you know one thing about me for certain.”
“What’s that?”
“I blush.” She shrugs, but a wicked smile dances across her face. “Which isn’t fair. I can’t control it.”
“Which is why I love it, but don’t worry. I won’t use it against you.”
“So, you won’t be staying with me tonight? What if I have nightmares? What if I can’t sleep?”
“Now you’re pushing it.” Thoughts of spending the night with her make my cock jump. Reason number one why I need to get her out of here and down to medical ASAP. If I stand here any longer, we won’t be leaving her room for a week.
“Well, I have orders and those say to bring you to medical for a meeting with Doc Summers, and then to the Tech building to discuss next steps.”
“What a bummer. Think about the fun we could have.”
“Tell me about it.” I make no effort to hide my arousal. I want her to know I find her attractive. I also want her to know I can control myself. With a grimace, these next few days are going to be challenging.
After a short walk, Kaye and I arrive at Medical, where Guardian HRS personnel receive all medical care. There’s no one at the front desk at this hour, but I know exactly where to go. I take Kaye down a sterile hallway until we reach Doc Summers’s office.
“We’re here.” I glance at Kaye, only now noticing how terrified she is. Her eyes are wide and unsure. Her hands shake, although she tries to hide it from me. “Hey, you’ve got this. It’s just an exam.”
“I know.” She wraps her arms around herself and stares at the polished floor.
When I knock on the door, we’re welcomed by a friendly voice.
“Come in,” Doc Summers calls out, her voice light and cheery. When we step inside her office, Doc Summers wears a white lab coat with her name embroidered on it. She smiles warmly at us both. “Kaye, it is very nice to meet you.” She turns to me and I already know what she’s going to say. “If you don’t mind waiting in the hall?”
“No problem, Doc.” I turn to Kaye. “I’ll be right outside. You’re in good hands.”
“Thanks, Zeb.” Kaye looks a little more relaxed. That’s Doc Summers’s doing. The woman has the best bedside manner, always putting her patients at ease.
With that, I excuse myself while Doc Summers takes Kaye through a range of medical tests checking for any physical trauma that could have resulted from Scott’s abuse.
It’s my hope she’ll check Kaye’s mental state as well, offering advice and tips on how to cope with her situation, plus keeping herself safe in the future.
Finally, the door to Doc Summers’s office opens.
