The Forbidden Throb (Emma and Daniel) novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

hours, get comfortable with the emergency protocols. Then we can talk about research positions.”

“Understood, sir.’ He gathered his things, then paused at the door. “For what it’s worth, whoever convinced you to take a step back fre deserves a medal. You’ve been wound pretty fight these last few years.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Have I?”

‘Respectfully, sir? Yes.” Quinn grinned. But you seem… different lately. Lighter, maybe. It’s good to see.

After he left, I stood alone in my office, watching the autumn sunset paint Boston’s skyline in shades of amber and rose.

Lighter. Was that how I seemed?

My phone buzzed-a message from Emma, sent earlier in the day. Don’t worry about picking me up today. I have something to take care

I’d called immediately, of course, unable to shake the concern that something might be wrong. But her voice had beam breathless, assuring me she just needed to run errands.

Still, I’d made her promise to text when she left, to let me know she’d gotten home safely.

I turned back to my desk, forcing myself to focus on the remaining task: finalizing the logistics for the Paris Internatio Cardio-ascular

Forum.

Quinn had mentioned it earlier, asking about hotel arrangements. I’d been putting off the decision, but it coulem

rait any longer.

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apter 110

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