Taming Her Navy Doc by Amy Ruttan

Author:Amy Ruttan [Ruttan, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488796043
Google: hH3GCQAAQBAJ
Goodreads: 25317536
Publisher: Mills & Boon
Published: 2014-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

SHE DIDN’T KNOW he was watching her and Thorne didn’t really know why he was watching her. From the research room, he could see out onto the trauma floor. After the trawler accident he’d put her back on some night shifts just so he could get some space from her.

With the Hope coming into port, well, it reminded him of when she’d taken his leg. It reminded him of his pain, of his vulnerability, and that she had seen him so exposed.

It was an easy way out, but he hadn’t seen her in a week.

Erica had the next two days off while the Hope was docked in port.

Still, he didn’t know why he remained after hours to do research.

So you could see her. Who are you kidding? He liked to torture himself, apparently.

The research room had a one-way window. You could see out, but not in. He’d really intended to catch up on some work, but the trauma floor was quiet tonight and she was spending a lot of time working on charts at the nurses’ station. Again he acted irrationally and avoided her. It was easier than dealing with the emotion she was stirring inside him.

He knew that she was breaking down his walls, ones he’d had up for ten years since Liam had died. He didn’t deserve to be happy again. He’d been the foolish one who’d cost his brother his life.

So he hated himself for wanting Erica, for enjoying the time they spent together. He hadn’t realized he was so lonely.

Focus.

Thorne tore his gaze from her and returned to his work. There was a knock at the door.

“Come.”

The door opened and Captain Dayton of the USNV Hope opened the door.

Thorne stood, saluting the other captain. “Captain Dayton, I wasn’t expecting you until tomorrow.”

“We got in a bit early and I wanted to check in at the hospital and visit with an old colleague of mine.”

“Commander Griffin?” Thorne asked.

Captain Dayton smiled. “Yes. She was a formidable surgeon. I took her under my wing, thought of her like a daughter.”

Thorne nodded toward the trauma floor. “She’s out there charting if you want to speak with her. I’m sure she’ll be pleased to see you.”

Captain Dayton smiled. “I will. Thank you. And thank you for accommodating some of my nurses and surgeons. It’s very important we have this simulation training to keep us up to date. After this we head back to San Diego to get some retrofits and some much-needed shore leave.”

“No problem, Captain Dayton. Your staff has free run of facilities here.”

“My thanks, Captain Wilder.”

“I hope your staff can have a bit of off-time here in Okinawa. There is a lot to offer.”

Captain Dayton cocked an eyebrow. “Is that so?”

“Yes. In fact, I know Admiral Greer was planning on throwing a bit of a social while the Hope is in port. Though that’s supposed to be a secret.”

Captain Dayton laughed. “I’ll keep that secret safe. That sounds like fun. Well, after my crew completes their simulation training,

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