Chapter 16

Liam chuckled. “You work too hard. I have to make sure you survive till lunch.”

He reached forward suddenly, as if to give her a friendly hug, but stopped halfway. “Sorry...uh....just glad to see you,” he said awkwardly, pulling back and patting her arm. “See you in there.”

Elena smiled politely and continued toward her desk, unaware of the tiny zippered pouch Liam had just slid into the outer pocket of her bag.

Hours passed uneventfully. Elena settled into her tasks, reviewing case files, checking patient notes and helping with a minor consult. A few glances exchanged between her and Mia, but she didn’t let the girl’s smug...