Chapter 159

** Poppy’s POV ** It’s been a nice, slow morning at the clinic, no one bleeding, no one screaming, and no one trying to leave this world before their time. Just peace, coffee, and the large delivery of medical supplies to sort through. I’m halfway through stocking the herb cupboard when the door creaks open. “Hey,” Jake says, and I swear the man doesn’t just walk into a room… he glides. I turn, trying to be all calm and professional on the outside, while the inside of me turns into a flustered mess. “Hey,” I manage, way too bright. “You’re back quick. I thought you would be stuck in the lab with Ronnie all day.” He pushes his sleeves up, and oh gods, why is that so hot? “I was. But I need to run a few tests here, if that’s all right. On you, actually.” My brain short-circuits for a solid three seconds. A scary number of inappropriate responses running through my mind. “On… me?” I repeat. He nods. “We’ve been analysing Paige’s DNA data. Since you and Paige share the same parentage, I’d