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Author: Golden Butterfly
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-03 01:19:03
Scarlet made to step back to retrieve the necessary medical supplies; however, Dane's large hand shot out with lightning quickness, catching her by the arm and halting her right by the side of the bed.

"It hurts real bad, Doc," he practically purred. "You're going to have to take real good care of me now."

Scarlet couldn't quite stifle the heavy sigh that escaped her at his words and the way his grip tightened ever so slightly on her arm before loosening again.

She pulled herself free, went to the supply tray, and took out some antiseptic solution and a sterile gauze pad.

As she carefully cleaned and dressed the wound on his arm, Scarlet was mildly surprised by how still and calm Dane remained throughout the process.

Most male patients would be whimpering or cursing up a storm at the sting of the antiseptic, but he didn't so much as flinch.

He simply watched her face intently the entire time.

Once she'd finished bandaging him up properly, Scarlet stepped back and crossed her arms over
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Prepare for the upcoming chapters; they will be intense.

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I’m loving this interaction with Dane and Scarlet…
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