what she knew by Regan Black

Author:Regan Black [Black, Regan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Getaway Reads, LLC
Published: 2018-10-24T16:00:00+00:00

The clinic hummed along through a morning that was only half as hectic as Monday had been. Ana and her staff dealt with regular check-ups and a variety of minor illnesses and injuries, including the first positive strep test of the season.

An alert for strep went up on the board in the staff room, as well as in the computer system, generating a banner that would pop up on the tablets they used during appointments. If this season followed the pattern of those prior, more cases would come in over the next several days.

‘Tis the season, she thought, logging patient notes while she wolfed down half a sandwich and a cup of soup from Stacked at her desk.

Being the primary caregiver for an entire town had solidified Ana’s sense of purpose and responsibility and given her great satisfaction. Having the support of city leadership for wellness programs added a unique case study opportunity she wished she could seize.

Early in her life, she’d witnessed a community with zero interest in wellness. In her battered hometown in Colombia, the focus was survival and disease control rather than prevention. Now she was blessed to see the opposite philosophy in action. A healthy lifestyle didn’t take that much work once the mindset was in place.

Occasionally during her tenure as Shutter Lake’s primary physician, she’d jotted down notes. A couple of times, she’d gone so far as to outline a paper. Though the city might sign off on a publication if their identities were protected, she could never publish. That would be too much pressure on her established identity.

Especially if she had to bolt. Ah, well. Maybe if she left her notes behind Donovan or her replacement could write it and use it to further a career. She couldn’t afford the attention that sort of publication would bring.

When the timer on her computer sounded, she cleaned up her lunch and left her office to resume her appointments. In the hallway, she caught a whiff of spice and peppers. The distinct cigar tobacco, aided by the recent events, dragged her back through time.

Heading home from school, she turned into the street, her breasts hot and itchy under the tight binding that hid her changing shape. The discomfort was forgotten when she saw her father, sitting outside, holding court with two men in suits, a thick cigar in hand.

Even from this distance she could smell the rich, acrid scents of the tobacco. Not his usual blend, which could only mean he’d cut a deal.

Panic clawed at her throat. Her feet stopped moving. She’d thought she had more time. Another day or two, at least. A pack was stowed under her bed. When Sergio Rojas prepared to sell his prime women, he often took weeks to negotiate the best price.

She could see by the smug look on his face he’d found the right buyer for her right off the mark.

He’d noticed, despite her efforts to hide her changing body. Her value in his eyes was even higher because she knew the life, had particular knowledge about his system.

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