Chapter 1

 

'Charlotte it's getting late, let me walk you home,' Luke spoke with concern.

'Please Luke don't make a fuss, I am more than able to make my way home, it's not a long walk as you very well aware, and I know that you prefer to be close to your patients,' Charlotte spoke with a stubbornness as she observed her childhood friend bandaging up the leg of an elderly man who appeared half asleep.

'I am not so sure that your brothers would agree, the last thing I want is to provoke their wrath, especially Michael he has already given me a stern warning about allowing you to linger here all day at this shelter.'

'He had no right to say anything to you.'

'Charlotte he is your brother and is only acting out of concern for you, that's perfectly understandable. In any case, it is getting dark now and it will put my mind at rest to see you safely home.'

'Fine Luke if you insist, then you can walk me home,' Charlotte conceded with a smile.

'Good, give me a few moments. Thomas, I have finished cleaning and dressing your wound, make sure you take it easy over the next few weeks.'