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since deciding to participate in the study. She peered down at the paper, attempting to read the fine print. She hoped she wasn’t signing away her soul. Stavros’s cool gray eyes flashed across her mind, and she shivered. Maybe she was signing over her soul to the devil, Stavros Kane. There was something about him that she couldn’t put her finger on. Something dark. And dangerous. She finished filling in the blank spaces on the form and turned it in.
    Mari scanned the document and smiled, satisfied. “Alright, Ms. Taylor, you can go ahead upstairs. Just follow the signs and the arrows.”
    “Thank you.” She knew her way to the clinic very well. Every detail of the night she spent with Stavros was prominent in her mind. When they reached the elevator, Kiana turned to Jasmine. “You don’t have to follow me up there.”
    “I'd like to see the clinic.” Placing her hands on her hips, she gave Kiana a pointed stare. “Why are you trying to get rid of me?”
    “Whatever, come along if you really want to,” she snapped as she stepped into the elevator. She tapped her feet anxiously as the lift ascended.
    “So, should I come and get you tomorrow?” Jasmine asked.
    Kiana shook her head. “No, it’s fine. You don’t have to leave work to do that.”
    “It wouldn’t be a problem.”
    “I said, no.”
    They fell into silence until the elevator doors slid open. Kiana eyed Jasmine, “Just have a quick look around and go. I swear, you’re like an embarrassing mom taking her child to school.”
    “Fine,” her sister snapped. “Excuse me for caring.”
    They entered the clinic to see women lounging around with overnight bags. Kiana took a deep breath. She wanted to turn around and make a run for it, but she had come so far, so she might as well go through with it.
    “It’s all women,” Jasmine observed.
    “Yup.”
    “Hmmm, okay.” She glanced around, “Well I suppose you're in good hands with the professionals and all.”
    “And I’m a big girl,” Kiana added.
    Jasmine gave her a fleeting look. “Yeah, call me when you get home tomorrow, and let me know how it goes.” She pulled Kiana to her, who stiffened, but didn’t pull away.
    “Sure, see you later.” She watched Jasmine take her leave with sagged shoulders.
    Kiana sighed and searched for an empty seat. Plopping down, she stared at the door, feeling slightly guilty about her cool treatment of Jasmine.
    I’m trying so hard to forgive her , she thought. But, there were times when she was consumed by anger and resentment, and her behavior toward Jasmine was borderline bitter. She clutched her bag and took in the women around her. They all looked as tired and stressed as she was, except for the redhead sitting in a far corner. She appeared watchful. Her gaze landed on Kiana, who flushed, embarrassed to be caught staring. The woman just smiled and looked away.
    She felt the prickle of her skin before she saw him. Sitting up in her chair, Kiana looked up to see Stavros emerging from doorway. He was dressed in a lab coat, in full doctor mode. Several women could be heard gasping. He was an imposing figure, invoking thoughts of silk sheets and hot sex.  Get a grip, girl . His gaze landed on her, holding her captive. Her breath stopped, and she stared at him, unable to look away. His lips lifted faintly before he released her from his scrutiny to glance at his other patients. “Welcome, ladies,” he began. “Thank you all for your participation. I hope I can help you just as much as you will be helping me.” His eyes twinkled, and he flashed a brilliant grin, bringing most of the women in the room to a near swoon.
    Kiana’s brows shot up. She saw right through his presented charm. His bright, friendly smile was more of a mischievous leer. She couldn’t help wondering what exactly any of them could help him with. She shrugged it off. He couldn’t be speaking of anything but his study. Studying them would help him garner information for whatever