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Lorcan found Orla with her hands on her hips at the end of the corridor by the kitchen, snarling at Chiyo, who was responding in a no less aggressive manner. The scene made Lorcan want to chuckle, but he didn’t think it wise to risk aggravating the situation.
“How’s a man supposed to get any sleep around here with you women practicing your Christmas carols,” Lorcan said from the doorway. Orla turned around and blushed a little as she came over to his side, hugging him gently.
“You shouldn’t be up. You were hurt very badly, and you can’t heal if you don’t rest.” There was a sternness to Chiyo’s voice again, and Orla recognized that she’d turned back into a doctor.
“I think you’ll find that I’m doing much better already.” He winked at Orla, and she smiled.
Chiyo obviously didn’t appr
