Harlequin Medical Romance December 2017--Box Set 1 of 2 by Carol Marinelli

Author:Carol Marinelli
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488022197
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

THE TWO O’CLOCK afternoon lag had just begun when Helena had an opportunity to sit for a minute. Patients had been coming in at a steady pace all day. She liked being busy, it made the day go by faster, and for once in her life she was looking forward to something more than a hot shower and bed. Just the thought of being with Elijah again had her glancing at the clock too often.

Helena picked through the Christmas goodies on the table. There were always plenty of sweets to have at this time of the year. She bought a diet soda out of the machine before taking one of the chairs in the break room. Yawning, she leaned her head back and closed her eyes for a minute. She was beginning to burn the candle at both ends. Working long hours and spending her free time with Elijah was something she wasn’t used to. She smiled. It was a lifestyle she could adjust to if given half a chance.

Elijah hadn’t been around much that morning. It had been slow enough that he’d had time to work in the office. She had caught a glimpse of him seeing patients a few times but each time she’d had to stop herself from staring until he’d disappeared into an exam room. Once a nurse had needed to ask her a question twice.

Only heaven could help her. She was infatuated with Elijah Davenport.

“Hey, are you hiding from someone?”

It was that voice she knew without opening her eyes. Loved to hear it whisper in her ear. Keeping her eyes closed, she said, “I hear there’s a slave driver as a boss around here and if you want a break you’d better hide.”

Elijah’s soft chuckle sent a stream of warmth through her. “You know slave drivers can be bought off at a price.”

She sensed more than heard him move to stand over her.

“What would that price be?” Still she hadn’t opened her eyes, preferring to soak in the deep sound of his voice. It was fun to be flirted with.

“A kiss would be a step in the right direction.”

Helena barely opened her eyes. “Do I dare take the chance of being caught in a lip lock with the boss just for a moment of rest?”

His lips curved slightly as he studied her closely. “I think you’ll find the kiss worth the danger.”

“And what happens if I agree and find myself further enslaved?” Being around Elijah was helping keep her mind sharp. And her heart unsure.

“I guess that’s a chance you’ll have to take.” He raised his chin as he tugged her up and into his arms. His lips found hers instantly. They were hot, enticing and sure. Her hands buried into his hair, urging him closer. His tongue dove into her mouth. She greeted him with enthusiasm. A few moments later he pulled away, resting his forehead against hers. “I think the slave driver is in the perilous position of being enslaved and caught in a compromising position if we keep that up.

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