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at all, about the accident?” Jake was eager to find out as much as possible.
    Emily’s shoulders fell as she released a deep sigh. She tilted her head back into the chair’s cushion and tried to recall any details. “I was going back to my hotel. At least I’m assuming that’s where I was headed because I was out of town. I was in Santa Monica. Apparently I was at some kind of convention down there. Not that I remember,” she smiled at Jake. “Like I said, there are still some very fuzzy parts.”
    “Anyway, this car just came out of nowhere and smashed into my driver’s side door.” Emily shuddered at the one clear memory she did have. “It was terrifying, but that’s about all I remember. I blacked out after the impact. The next thing I know, I’m at my mom’s house. I don’t even know how I got there.”
    Hearing her words swamped Jake with guilt. Why hadn’t I sensed that something was wrong? Even as he berated himself he knew it was because all his attention had been focused on the safety of the High Priestess. Jake vowed to do everything in his power to make this right for Emily.
    “Did you get any information from the driver who hit you? Have they been helpful?” He chose his words carefully, wondering at the possibility of a connection between Emily’s accident and the recent emergency meeting with the High Priestess.
    “No, nothing.” The irritation was evident in her tone. “And it’s not like I left the scene. I mean, my car was destroyed; I was told it was completely written off.” Emily shook her head, wishing she had more answers.
    “Good thing I paid extra for the insurance because apparently it was a rental.” She forced a smile but felt a pressure building in her chest, like there was something simmering just below the surface that wanted to explode its way through. She just couldn’t put her finger on it.
    “I can definitely help you.” Jake’s words were spoken with conviction but laced with guilt. “But I need you to do more than just believe me...I need you to trust me completely. Can you do that?”
    His heart felt heavy as he watched Emily struggle with his request. He wished more than anything that he’d left Las Vegas and returned to the conference instead of heading straight for home. If only. He abruptly stopped the useless train of thought and looked at Emily who was studying him carefully.
    Nothing had worked so far and she desperately wanted her life back. She cocked her head and eyed Jake from across the desk. “Yes, I’m willing to try.” That was the simple answer. And at this very moment it was all she could give him.
    Still staring at Jake, Emily realized the more important question was actually figuring out how was she going to put aside her obvious attraction to this handsome doctor and not allow it to interfere with her recovery?
    “Excellent.” Jake smiled. “So when can you start?” He pretended to scan his planner but knew he’d make himself available for whatever time she wanted.
    “I don’t suppose you have any free time today? I mean I’m here...,” she let her words just hang there.
    “Actually I do. I’ve got a client coming in shortly, but after that I have an opening. Would you mind coming back in about an hour?” His deep chocolate eyes seemed to bore straight into her heart where they filled her with hope. They also sent a shot of adrenaline through her veins that filled her with something more.
    “Sure,” Emily said easily as she pushed herself up from the chair. “I’ll come back in an hour.” She followed Jake out of his office and down the hall.
    Standing only inches from his side as they walked towards the reception area, Emily was sure she felt something grip her heart. It wasn’t just physical attraction that was causing the stir; she felt a knowing in her heart that she hadn’t felt since the accident. Emily knew, just knew that Jake would fix her. There was a spark of certainty, something like her intuition being