pine against the cold wall, taking slow, deep

e stopped and looked at Alaina with concern. "Dr.

self off the wall and walked toward t

illed it halfway with cold water

ch, clearing the fog in her brain

nsent form signed by the accompanying family me

oor wasn't fully latched. It was slightly ajar.

, but Chelsey's soft, grateful

he saw Chelsey looking up at Jarred, who wa

lly reached into the inside pocket of his suit jack

leaned forward slightly, cat

r," Chelsey said. "Is that the

Alaina's heart ski

had promised to visit together eight ye

relaxed posture vanished

he lock button. The screen

too lazy to change it," he snapp

Chelsey shrink back against the pillo

ustrated jerk. He stood up abruptly. "My assistant wi

heel and strode

backward, holding the consent form up to h

ed stepped out into the hallway, bringing a

his long stride faltered f

ich blend of cedarwood and mint-was

from his height. A low, da

s if he could see right through h

, his long legs carrying him down the corr

of the clipboard. Her knu

owbar, prying open the sealed box of her conviction

hed the door open, and wal