Deadly Medicine by Jaime Maddox

Author:Jaime Maddox [Maddox, Jaime]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Medical, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Romance
ISBN: 9781626394254
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2015-09-26T16:00:00+00:00

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An unpleasant combination of fear and anticipation surged through Ward’s body, not by turns, but instead sharing attention and threatening to short-circuit her neurons. For the hour since Abby had left her, she’d thought of nothing but the next day, and the more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. It took her awhile, but she finally figured out what was bothering her. She feared the possibility that dating Abby would mean it was really over with Jess.

Yes, Jess was dating. But Ward’s heart was still true, and until she herself moved on, until both of them had moved on, it wasn’t truly over. Jess was still real to her, and if she went kayaking with Abby—on a date with her—that would truly mean the end of the most significant relationship she’d ever had. She didn’t feel ready to make that turn, yet at the same time she envisioned a day on the river with Abby, laughing and soaking up the sunshine, relaxing as her kayak glided along the surface of the water.

It had been forever since she’d really enjoyed herself, yet in just a couple of days, Abby had managed to bring her more joy than she’d felt in the past year. She wanted that—to be with Abby and laugh. Perhaps she wanted even more. She hadn’t really had time to think about it. Yet, now, she couldn’t avoid the difficult decision before her or pretend it was insignificant. Kayaking together wouldn’t be a chance meeting; it was premeditated and full of promise. The promise of happiness, at least for a few hours. But if she wanted to have any fun with Abby tomorrow, she needed Jess’s blessing.

Jess’s number was first on her favorites’ list, and she dialed it as she paced the kitchen. It was already after ten, and normally she wouldn’t have called so late, but she had to. If she didn’t, she’d spend a sleepless night worrying about making the call in the morning. No way was she spending a day on the river with Abby if Jess made her a better offer. Hell, any offer.

Waiting was torture, and Jess made her listen to several rings before answering. She envisioned Jess staring at the phone’s screen, deciding if she wanted to talk to her, and the thought made her sad.

“Hi, stranger,” Jess greeted her, and Ward thought it an odd choice of words. If they’d become strangers it was only by Jess’s design. Why rub it in? She heard no emotion in Jess’s voice, neither happiness nor anger. She was annoyingly indifferent.

“How’s it going?” Ward asked, fighting tears. It was difficult to make this call, and even harder to hear everything unspoken in Jess’s response. Yet she needed to hear Jess tell her their relationship was over. Again. She just needed to hear the words so they might register, finally, in her heart.

“Good. Really good, in fact.”

Jess didn’t offer, but Ward had to ask. “Wendy?”

Ward heard Jess take a deep breath. “Ward…” she said, stretching the monosyllable into three.

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