Aiden and I were still in a state of shock long after Dr. Strand finished up. I tried to get up from the bed, but my limbs wouldn’t work properly and I stumbled as soon as I was on my feet, but Aiden’s arms slipped around my waist in an effort to steady me.
“Careful,” His breath warmed my skin and sent shivers down my spine. That, coupled with all my senses registering the sensation of his body pressed close against my back was enough to snap me out of my dazed state.
“I’m fine.” I snapped, my words came out harsher than I intended as I pulled away from him. The nurse handed me my folded clothes and began packing up the instruments. I looked around the room, but there was no place where I could get dressed in private.
I turned to Aiden, who was watching me with a neutral expression. “C
