Shivers rushed through Blake's skin, but before it could settle any further, he received a business call.

He scoffed at Bennett even though something about him felt wrong, but he had no time to dwell. He picked up the call and excused himself.

Leaving Ciara and Ben alone in the hallway. Her heart was beating faster now.

“ Don't.. provoke him.” She muttered.

Ben shrugged, biting his lips. “ Just saying my queen is better than England’s.”

She rolled her eyes, fighting back the blush that threatened to appear on her cheeks. But they turned pink anyway.

Nurses appeared just then, pushing the patient’s food over.

“ It's here.”

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