#Chapter 96: Promise Not To Kiss Me

Amber’s POV Everyone in the room froze, including – and maybe especially – me. After that kiss yesterday, I hadn’t expected Chase to show his face again so soon. Though these appointments had been made in advance, I thought he might have postponed or canceled out of shame. Truly, though, these appointments were more about his health than our personal discourse. He had every right to be here, and I had every obligation to continue treating him, regardless of my present personal feelings. “You could turn him away,” Julian said. Carla gave him a look. “No, I can’t,” I said. “Above all, he is my patient.” Rising from my seat, Julian moved out of the way as I came to the door. Soon I was standing with Carla in the hallway. “Trouble in paradise?” she asked me. “No paradise,” I told her. “That kiss was not something I wanted.” “Oh.” She seemed thoughtful for a moment, and then slightly apologetic as her shoulders wilted somewhat. “Healer Amber…” “Don’t worry about it,” I