“If they really wanted to hurt you, they would’ve sent it through a window,” Sammie added.
A shiver ran up my spine. Had they intended to hurt us and missed?
Jamie placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. “You should call Dr. Greenfield and let her know what happened.”
Our next patient arrived, looking worried as she glanced between the firemen and me.
“Can we see our patients?” I asked.
“Yes. We’ll collect the trash and look for evidence once the fire chief finishes,” Sammie answered.
Without looking up from his phone as his thumbs flew over the screen, “I’ll send someone over to keep you guys company.”
“We don’t need-”
“It wasn’t a suggestion,” Jamie said.
“Jamie.”
“Madi, you shouldn’t be alone while we determine if this was intentional.”
I wanted to convince him it was an accident, but how could I when I couldn’t convince myself. I couldn’t imagine anyone wanting to hurt Alice, and I hadn’t been back long enough to make enemies.
“Damn it.” Jamie gripped the back of his neck in frustration.
“What?”
“The only person available is Robinson.”
Great.Not only would I have a bodyguard, but it’d be the one man I couldn’t stop fantasizing about.
Chapter 6
Matt
When Jamie’s name flashed on my phone screen, I racked the weight bar, ending my bench press set early. “Thanks, man,” I said to the guy spotting me as I sat up. “I’ll be right back.”
“Robinson,” I answered, like I always did.
Technically, I had the day off, but I’d work if they needed me.
“Hey Matt, sorry to interrupt your Saturday, but we need someone to come hang out at the clinic for a few hours.”
The clinic? As in the clinic where Madi works?
“Is Madi okay?”
“How’d you know it’s Madi’s clinic?” I could’ve done without the accusation in his voice.
“It’s a logical conclusion given the tension in your voice, and you mentioned the clinic like I’d know exactly where you meant.”
“Sorry, I’m just worried.”
“When do you need me there?” If Jamie was calling me, that meant no one else was available and there was no way in hell I’d leave Madi unprotected.
“Not going to ask what happened?” Jamie asked. He talked to someone in the background, but I couldn’t make out his muffled words.
“Does it matter?” If Madi were in trouble, I’d do what I could to help.
