Heat of the Moment (37 page)
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Authors: Lori Handeland
As this Janet reminded him of another JanetâJanet Renoâsame haircut, same biceps, same buildâhe'd had to agree. Her reputation preceded her. She was hands-off as long as you did your job. If you didn't, her hands would be around your throatâfiguratively, he hopedâand they'd definitely be all over your record. You'd be lucky to get another job anywhere. Ever.
Someone called his name in the hall. “Should I send a nurse to check you out?”
“No.” Willow sat up. She wasn't as pale. Her hands didn't shake. “I'm embarrassed more than anything. Iâuhâdidn't eat breakfast.”
“Mary thought you might have had a vision.”
“No,” Willow repeated, scowling at Mary, who scowled right back.
Did that mean she hadn't had one now or that she never had?
Sebastian's name was called againâlouder, closer. Not the time to press the issue. Really not his issue but her doctor's. He made a mental note to find out who that was and have a chat.
“It's nearly lunchtime,” he said. “You should eat.”
“I will.”
As he had no more reason to stay beyond a strange desire to keep staring at her, Sebastian left. He headed back the way he'd come, just as the nurse who'd been calling for him barreled around a corner and bounced off his chest.
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CONTENTS
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
HEAT OF THE MOMENT
Copyright © 2015 by Lori Handeland.
Excerpt from
Smoke on the Water
copyright © 2015 by Lori Handeland.
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