Just After Midnight: Historical Romance
“The dance had ended an hour ago and many of the miners had returned to her place to continue the party. She sat in a chair next to the bed and watched over Alex.
Immediately after Dan’s diagnosis she had sent word to Colonel Steele of Alex’s condition and its probable cause. The commander had stopped in to inform her that no one else had fallen ill and so he believed the punch bowl was not contaminated in any way. None of Alex’s fellow Mounties had seen him eat or drink anything in their pr...esence. Colonel Steele left, shoulders bent, and Megan knew he despaired of his lieutenant’s life.
After doing what he could to make Alex comfortable, Dan retreated downstairs to serve drinks, cautioning Megan to call him if there were any change. So far, Alex continued to lie as still as death, his breathing harsh and irregular. The hand she held so tightly grew steadily colder, despite her efforts to warm it.
Standing up, Megan paced the room.MoreLess
Immediately after Dan’s diagnosis she had sent word to Colonel Steele of Alex’s condition and its probable cause. The commander had stopped in to inform her that no one else had fallen ill and so he believed the punch bowl was not contaminated in any way. None of Alex’s fellow Mounties had seen him eat or drink anything in their pr...esence. Colonel Steele left, shoulders bent, and Megan knew he despaired of his lieutenant’s life.
After doing what he could to make Alex comfortable, Dan retreated downstairs to serve drinks, cautioning Megan to call him if there were any change. So far, Alex continued to lie as still as death, his breathing harsh and irregular. The hand she held so tightly grew steadily colder, despite her efforts to warm it.
Standing up, Megan paced the room.MoreLess
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