Chapter 146
Chapter 146:
This time, he laughed.
By the moon, I could swear my heart stopped beating. Jaris’ laugh was always the cutest. It was always deep and dark and so rich, enough to savor. I didn’t miss the way his Adam’s apple always bobbed when he did.
It was so adorable.
“Mr. Dreadmoor?” he repeated. Though he’d stopped laughing, the mirth remained in his eyes. “Did you seriously call me that p>
I rolled my eyes, but a smile slipped through in the end. “You were mocking me p>
“Well, tell me, Doctor Lyric. What did you expect when you were stuttering over a mere invitation to dinner p>
I twisted my lips, wishing I could stop the color from rising to my cheeks. What was I saying? They’d already been there from the second I opened the door to Jaris.
“Well… I’d love to, but I’m supposed to be at the hospital from four to nine p.m. tomorrow. I think that’s past dinner time p>
He scoffed, like I’d just said something meaningless.
“Worry about taking an extra dinner dress to work tomorrow. Your work time isn’t an issue,” he said with so much nonchalance.
I scoffed. “You really have TCH wrapped around your little finger, huh p>
“You’d be surprised what people are willing to do for someone like me p>
Geez. Such pride.
Like it doesn’t send a swarm of butterflies dancing in your belly.
“See you tomorrow at seven. Exactly seven. I’ll be there to pick you up.” He started walking away, then paused to glance back at me. “I hate waiting, Lyric p>
I slept with a smile on my face. Don’t blame me—I couldn’t really help it.
Since I had free hours before my shift at TCH, I researched something I’d been desperate to do. I knew Jace would be furious if he learned I was still doing this, but I couldn’t help it.
Before I told him about it at lunch yesterday, I’d already gotten the books from Botanical Bliss.
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I trusted myself. Once I’d learned to use my powers, I was only going to use them for my protection. And that would be once in a while. Or it might never even happen if danger didn’t come my way.
When it was time for TCH, I got ready and left.
Work at TCH was going smoothly. Marta was here, but fortunately, I didn’t get to see her.
On my schedule, I had to inject four of my patients with Calmizol. It was a powerful wolf drug meant to bring them instant relief. I watched as they peacefully went to sleep.
Before I knew it, it was quarter to seven.
I quickly changed into the dinner dress I’d brought along with me. I still couldn’t believe I was having dinner with Jaris.