Page 32 of Emily's Essence

Kristina cried out and ran to her and pulled her into her arms. “How are you doing?”

Emily hugged her. “Much better.”

“Come here and sit down so I can check out the bandages we put on,” Alicia said.

Emily sat while Alicia started to work on her. “You know, you’re very good. Have you thought about being a doctor?”

Alicia smiled. “Thank you. When people ask me about medical training, they always ask if I want to be a nurse. Like women couldn’t be doctors.”

“That’s crappy,” Emily said.

“To answer your question, I already have a paramedic license, and I’ve been taking courses online. I enjoy taking care of our family so I won’t be gone at school when someone needs me. They keep me busy enough.”

“I bet.”

“How’s the head?” Charlie asked.

“I just have a slight headache.”

“Do you want some more Tylenol?” Meg asked.

“She could have Advil now, and it might help her more,” Alicia said.

“I’ll get some.”

Emily looked around. “Where is Willow?”

The women chuckled. “Blood took her out for a ride. It was the only thing that would get her to forgive him.”

Emily grinned. Those two were always at each other, and if Emily couldn’t see how much they enjoyed it, she’d be worried. She turned her head when she felt someone against her back. The heat and hardness had her guessing it was Hawk.

She swallowed and looked up at him. “Hi.”

Hawk smirked. “I’m going to leave you with them. You are not to go outside today.”

“Why?” Emily asked.

“Babe, someone hurt you yesterday. Remember? Until we figure out who it is, you stay inside.”

“But the girls like to go out after a meal and talk at the picnic table.”

Hawk placed his hands on her shoulders.“I don’t like it. I can’t be sure there will always be a man around.”

“We’ll watch her, Hawk,” Meg said. “No one will be able to get to her.”

“Girls, I need her to be watched every minute.”

They all nodded.

“Good. Where’s Feral and Striker?”

“In the office.”

“Okay.” Hawk kissed the top of her head and walked out.

The girls’ laughing got her attention.

“What?” Emily asked when she turned to see them staring at her.

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