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AIDEN
Soft music floats in the background, complementing the ambiance and décor of the restaurant I've cho
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HERMIONE
"Let's get started. Anesthesia, are we ready?" I inquire, getting into position. I flex my wrists br
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HERMIONE
It remains a few hours before my shift is over. I don't have any surgery scheduled until the next tw
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AIDEN
When Dad informs me about my marriage match at dinner, I bite my tongue. I want to protest, but that
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HERMIONE
I stormed out of my mom's office in annoyance the previous day. However, I still looked up the detai
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AIDEN
My dad's voice is laced with displeasure as he asks, "Did you meet Ms. Hermione already?" at breakfa
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HERMIONE
I set down my pen after finishing writing Chairman Gonzalez's surgical report, and I hand it to Dr.
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AIDEN
"We have reports of a fatal accident on Interstate 10, near Phoenix, Arizona. According to eyewitnes
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AIDEN
My phone chimes as I halt my car in Dad's parking space. I glance down at it, a surly expression on
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HERMIONE
I drag myself to my office at the wee hours of dawn, my eyes groggy with sleep and exhaustion deeply
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AIDEN
"Hermione, no!" I exclaim, my arm shooting out to stop her. Panic sweeps through me, and I dash towa
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HERMIONE
I did the one thing I vowed never to do again: reveal my vulnerability to another soul. As Aiden driv
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AIDEN
"You can't meet them," the President insists, his voice firm. He deliberately uses 'them' to avoid d
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HERMIONE
I fiddle with the small wad of paper in my hand, my eyes narrowed and my mouth twisted in contemplat
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HERMIONE
"Yes, come in," Dr. Gavin's voice echoes from the door of his office, and I enter. I close the door
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AIDEN
The sound of glasses clinking and cutlery scraping against dishes fills the air, accompanied by conv
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HERMIONE
My first thought when Aiden kissed me was to push him back and slap his face, but his kiss sent my t
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AIDEN
My heart warms at the angry expression on Hermione's face. She looks as cute as a bunny. Her eyes rad
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HERMIONE
The night air is cool and refreshing as we step outside. The house's air-conditioned interior is soo
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HERMIONE
My hands pause over my keyboard at a knock on my office door. I raise my head, frowning, and demand
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AIDEN
I grunt as I work out on the bench press, my chest heaving with each lift. My muscles bulge beneath
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HERMIONE
Dr. May and three residents—Jojo, Miles, and Crystal—accompany me on my rounds. We visit each ward,
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AIDEN
My desk chair rotates beneath me as I maneuver it to face the direction I want. I drum my fingers on
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HERMIONE
I wake up at exactly five a.m. and run through my mundane routine, despite not having work to attend
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HERMIONE
The press is waiting as Aiden's driver pulls into the curb. Aiden's hand squeezes mine in a moment o
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AIDEN
Hermione's clearly not thinking clearly if she thinks I'll let her sit through a 45-minute interview
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HERMIONE
Aiden Mendes spanked me on a live broadcast. I seethe with rage as we exchange goodbyes with Becca a
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HERMIONE
Although I'd rather not ride back home with Aiden, I'm compelled to step into the limousine as the d
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AIDEN
"Turn the car around," I order Kash. He promptly halts the car and executes a swift U-turn. Although
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HERMIONE
My mouth hangs open in disbelief at Aiden's outburst. A rollercoaster of emotion explodes within me,
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HERMIONE
I stare at my reflection in the mirror and grimace. My hair's a mess, and I try to tame it with my f
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AIDEN
I had a hunch that Hermione would avoid me again after I left her house that evening. I tried to cal
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HERMIONE
"You're having a misunderstanding, Mr. Mendes," Xavier says, trying to clarify the situation. I don'
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AIDEN
I had to leave. I couldn't trust myself not to react impulsively in a way I'd later regret. My body
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HERMIONE
I lower my hands to my sides. They had embarrassingly hung limp after Aiden released his grip. The s
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HERMIONE
I arrive at work the following morning to find an unwanted visitor in my office. I pause at the door
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AIDEN
"Why are you grinning?" Lachlan asks, giving me a once-over as he steps into the elevator beside me.
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AIDEN
When I arrive at the hospital later in the day, I send Hermione a text to let her know I'm outside.
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HERMIONE
A seafood restaurant. I scrunch my nose. Aiden notices my expression. "They serve the best caviar re
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AIDEN
Hermione assures the manager that their menu was not the cause of Lovette's earlier episode. The cou
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HERMIONE
Aiden's car pulls to a stop in front of the hospital, and I reach for the door handle. "Hey," Aiden
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AIDEN
The rendezvous is set at a private guesthouse with enclosed quarters. I am led inside by a waiting a
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AIDEN
"The number you've dialed is unreachable at the moment; please try again later," the robotic voice r
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HERMIONE
Mom's hand trembles, her rage barely contained, as she raises it, then lowers it and turns to face A
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HERMIONE
"No," Aiden responds, shaking his head. "I wouldn't advise you to be disrespectful, but she should r
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HERMIONE
We arrive at the building Aiden has purchased, and I'm struck by its grandeur, which far surpasses t
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HERMIONE
I am stunned by the array of dishes Aiden has laid out for dinner, reminiscent of a five-course meal
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AIDEN
"Spend the night with me," I murmur against Hermione's mouth, intoxicated by her taste. Her neck is
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HERMIONE
I wake up to Aiden's erection pressed against my back. Our legs are tangled, with one powerful arm w
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AIDEN
Hermione's breathing remains ragged as we stand still, our foreheads touching, our breaths mingling,
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HERMIONE
I wake up the following morning with a languid stretch. Last night has been wonderful, and my body s
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HERMIONE
Mauritius was an unforgettable experience that left an indelible mark on my memory. We stayed at the
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AIDEN
Neil's excited cheer greets me as I step into my office on Monday. The balloons burst with a loud po
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HERMIONE
I sit in my office, cringing at the memory of my embarrassing moment. I've clearly lost my edge afte
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HERMIONE
The rest of the day passes without incident. Mercifully, I don't have any further slipups, and I con
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HERMIONE
I drive to work after enjoying breakfast at an early morning diner, feeling grateful for Aiden's tho
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AIDEN
My eyes twitch in surprise. Did I hear Hermione wrong? "What?" I blurt out, blinking away the shock.
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HERMIONE
Aiden's anguished murmurs in his sleep jolt me awake. His body convulses over the bed, as if he's fi
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AIDEN
I pull my car to a halt by the fence of my childhood home, enveloped in a thick sense of nostalgia.
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HERMIONE
"Your mother has a valid justification for her actions..." I mutter under my breath, interrupting Da
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