Guarding the Mermaid by Eve Langlais

Author:Eve Langlais
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eve Langlais

Chapter Thirteen

He was watching her again.

Funny how Jett always had an excuse every time she saw him. He just happened to suddenly be grabbing meals at the same time as her. Just happened to indulge in a game of billiards when she came to watch the newest movie for the residents.

Kind of flattering, except for the fact he never came near her. Pretended not to look at her. Avoided actual contact or speech. Yet, she was aware of him. Every single nerve ending tingled when he appeared.

Was it the same for him?

She had just about decided to tackle him in a hall and demand to know what his problem was when he appeared in the lab.

Tall, dark, and scowling. “Let’s go.”

Taking her time, peeling her gloves, she replied, “Go where? And if you’re about to say your bedroom, then I should warn you I am wearing granny panties. But if cotton’s your thing, then I’m good to go.”

Ah, the sweet look of confusion on his face. “We’re going outside.”

“Outside to do what? This better not be the start to a slasher movie where you chase me through the woods.”

He blinked at her. “Jeezus, Red, how the fuck does your mind work?”

“In weird and mysterious ways. And I wouldn’t talk. Look at you.” She deepened her voice. “Come. Now. Me. Say. So.” She thumped her chest.

He didn’t appear impressed with her caveman impression. “Chimera ordered me to take you outdoors for some fresh air. Apparently, it’s been a few days since you’ve been out of the lab. So move your ass, or I will drag you.”

“By the hair, Neanderthal style?” she teased, but she did remove her white overcoat. And thank God she no longer had to wear that stupid nursing cap

It surprised her Chimera had ordered her to get some fresh air. She wouldn’t have expected the man to remember that a human body needed a glimpse of the sun. He worked her hard. She never had a moment to sit still. Drawing blood from the rats he kept in the far corner. Giving them coded serums, their colors reminding her of the time she spent working in the coma ward. She spun vials. Added drops. Prepared slides. Entered data. Given all her duties, she acted more scientist than nurse, and yet, the work proved fascinating.

Even if she didn’t quite understand what he did, there existed a certain excitement in working closely with Chimera. The man’s mind worked a mile a minute. Always thinking. Observing.

Was it his skills of observation that saw her staring overly long at Jett? Whatever the reason, the orders were for Jett to take her for a walk.

She almost asked him if he’d brought a leash.

Before leaving to go outside, she grabbed a sweater. The fall arrived earlier in the mountains, the crisp breezes holding a promise of the winter to come.

They made it outside without saying a word. A bit of a record for Becky. However, she wanted to see how long it took before he broke it first.

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