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‘No?’ She laughed scornfully. ‘Come on, Adam, at least have the guts to tell me the truth. We both know that you didn’t want me along on this trip and we both know why, too.’

‘And that has nothing to do with my decision. I’m in charge of this team and it’s up to me what happens.’

‘Then why won’t you leave me in charge of this patient?’

‘Because it’s too dangerous, that’s why!’

He swung round and she took a step back when she saw the anger in his eyes.

Yet she knew on some inner level that it wasn’t directed at her but at himself.

‘I am simply not prepared to put your life at risk, Kasey. And if you don’t like it then there isn’t much I can do, because nothing you say or do will make me change my mind.’

‘I didn’t realise…’

It seemed too incredible to believe after what had gone on between them, yet there wasn’t a doubt in her mind that he was telling her the truth.