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“Yes,” Jameson said firmly.
“Jameson is afraid of com—” Ian broke off as Jameson sent him a look. “Comic books.”
“Comic books? That’s, um, okay . . .” she said. Weird, but hey, it wasn’t like she could say anything.
“Ian is joking,” Jameson said stiffly. “He’s afraid of that white packing stuff they use in boxes.”
She started giggling, thinking Jameson was joking. But Ian was scowling at him. “I’m not afraid of it, asshole. I just don’t like the feel of it. Or the way it squeaks.”
“Feeling better yet?” Jameson asked her, raising an eyebrow.
“Yeah. I actually am.”
“Do you want to give this a go?”
She nodded. “Let’s do this.”
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Brave little subbie.
Jameson couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride in her. Which was ridiculous. She wasn’t his sub.
Ian had been about to tell Maggie that Jameson was afraid of commitment.
Which wasn’t entirely true. He just didn’t want to make another bloody mistake like the one he had before.
She was pale as they wheeled her down to the other room, her shoulders hunched as though to protect herself.
He didn’t like it.
A wave of protectiveness filled him.
“Finally,” Doctor Evans blustered. “You’re keeping everyone waiting, young lady.”
“Do not talk to her that way.” What the hell did Frank think he was doing? Did he speak to all of his female patients this way?
Frank reared back slightly. “You asked me to do this as a favor, and she’s been nothing but a problem. She’s kept us waiting. I do have other patients to see.”
Ian took a step forward and Jameson knew he was about to blow. But this was Jameson’s fault. He had asked Frank to take Maggie on. Now he was seeing what a mistake that was.
“And now you’re dismissed. You might want to pay attention to how you address female patients. Maggie is not a bother, nor is she wasting our time.”
Frank just glared at him, then at Maggie, before storming away. Jameson glanced down at Maggie.
She shouldn’t be made to feel bad by one asshole.
“Maggie, eyes on me.” He crouched in front of her.
She sighed. “You’re very big on seeing my eyes.”
“I am. It helps me understand where you’re at. Come on, sweetheart. Look at me.”
She raised her gaze to his.
“You’re being so brave. Don’t let one asshole bring you down, all right? I’m going to have a word about him with the head of the department.”
“Don’t do that. I’m really not worth the bother.”
