A Compromising Position

Outside the hospital, Killian wore a somber expression. He said, “Why didn’t you ever tell me you had this lingering problem?”

Sloane replied, “It’s nothing, really. Soldiers all come away with one ailment or another. Why? Does it bother you?”

“It does!” Killian gripped her hand, his fingers tense with worry. “I want you perfectly healthy. From now on I’m taking charge of your meals and nursing th