Starcrossed: Perigee - A paranormal romance trilogy by Campbell Tracey Lee

Author:Campbell, Tracey Lee [Campbell, Tracey Lee]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2011-04-20T04:00:00+00:00

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With the advances in technology these days, you would think they'd design a better hospital gown than this, I thought.

I pulled the strings together at the back, and tied a clumsy bow. Twisting around to peer at my reflection in the mirror, I frowned and pulled the gown across my exposed backside. These things were ridiculous.

I exited the changing cubicle grumpily, holding the fabric together at my back. Clare was across the room talking to a man wearing a white coat. A stethoscope was draped around his neck. They turned to me, and Clare gestured for me to come closer.

"Lucy, this is Dr Chenski. He'll be doing your tests." He smiled and offered his hand. I ignored it and continued to hold the fabric, and my modesty, together.

My rudeness didn't seem to bother him. "Well, Lucy, it's very nice to meet you."

I looked blankly at him. Did he really think I'd be as happy to meet him and return the sentiment?

There was an uncomfortable silence - the doctor's gaze moving nervously from me to Clare. She clasped her folder to her chest and straightened her shoulders.

"Well, Lucy, I hope you'll be cooperative." She turned to Dr Chenski and gestured to a surveillance camera hanging from the ceiling. "We'll be nearby if you need us." The information was meant as much for me as it was for him.

The heels of her shoes clicked sharply as she exited the room.

The doctor looked at me silently for a moment, then smiled kindly. "Well, I suppose we should get things started, but first, I think you might need another one of these." He went to a cupboard and withdrew a bundle of fabric. Shaking it out, he revealed another hospital gown. "Put it on over the one you're wearing, only tie it at the front. I call these things 'dignity strippers'" he said with a slight smile.

Tears sprung to my eyes at the first sign of genuine kindness I'd come across since I'd left Saul's apartment. "Thank you," I said gratefully.

He started with a general medical check-up - studying my breathing, my heartbeat, my reflexes. "You're as healthy as a horse," he said, throwing his stethoscope back around his shoulders. "A picture of health." He paused, and studied my face for a moment. "I bet you don't feel too good right now, do you?"

I shook my head miserably. He patted my hand. "It will all be okay..." he said, his voice lacking conviction.

He helped me down from the gurney I was sitting on, and pointed to an armchair at the side of the room. "Sit down over there, and we'll draw some blood."

I stretched my arm out and rested it on the arm of the armchair. Dr Chenski sat down on an office stool, and shuffled along so he was sitting to the side of me. His face was level with mine. He busied himself with the preparations for taking the blood.

"Well," he said, lowering his voice. "You're seventeen. Your last year of high school?" I didn't feel like making small talk, but I nodded anyway.

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