Forbidden Prescription: A Stepbrother Romance Read Free

committed to doing well with their skills and education.
    “What do you think about the attending?” Jordan asked Isabella as they walked through another corridor.
    “He seems like a good doctor,” she replied. “I hope he’s as good as Doctor Jensen says he is.”
    “That’s not what I mean,” Jordan pressed. “What do you think about him?”
    “If you’re aiming for subtlety, that’s not it,” Isabella said coolly.
    “Ha, I could say the same for you.”
    “What do you mean?”
    “What did you say when you shook his hand? Something about being ‘under him’?”
    “I was understandably nervous. I misspoke. Not a big deal.”
    Jordan smirked. “It’s so obvious that you’re attracted to him.”
    “You don’t find him attractive?”
    “Of course I do,” Jordan replied. “He’s positively gorgeous. I just know when I have no place talking to a man like that, and this is definitely one of those instances.”
    “Obviously,” Isabella said, getting annoyed. “You really think I’m the type to get involved with my superior? I got here on my own. I’m not about to screw my way to the top.”
    “I didn’t mean it like that,” Jordan said, softer. “I’m just saying that I saw a spark between you and that it’s clear that you’re into him.”
    “I know.” Isabella sighed. “It’s just that it’s probably the last thing I would want right now.”
    “I admire your restraint. If I had the opportunity, I’d go for it.”
    “Then go for it,” Isabella said halfheartedly. “I won’t stop you.”
    “I don’t think I have a chance,” she said glumly. “I could probably manage a hookup with one of these fools,” she said, nodding at a couple of guys in their group. “There’s a couple of hot nurses here too,” she added. “Maybe those men would be down.”
    Isabella chuckled. Getting tangled in a relationship was the last thing she wanted to worry about. There was so much to learn, and she was terrified that she wouldn’t be able to stay above the others. It wasn’t enough for her just to get through residency. She needed to be the best.
    James led the group back to their little conference room.
    “This concludes my tour of the hospital,” he announced. “We will pause for a short lunch of sandwiches and their accoutrements, generously provided to you by Central General Hospital.”
    There was a quiet hiss of soft cheers from the crowd. James slowly shook his head and smirked.
    “Sad,” he said. “You guys are starting your first day as surgical interns and you’re most excited about getting free food. Well, enjoy it while you can, because you’ll be eating the finest cafeteria slop for years to come.”
    This lecture fell on deaf ears as the male interns rushed the buffet and greedily filled their plates. Isabella and Jordan, as the only female interns, felt like they had a sense of pride to maintain, and they hung back, waiting patiently.
    “I have a feeling the two of you will be a formidable pair,” a soft voice said from behind them.
    The girls whipped their heads around. It was James.
    “I see it every year,” he continued. “The men always count out the women in their class. There’s this belief that the girls don’t try as hard because they’re more likely to get married and start a family and let their careers fall by the wayside.”
    “Really?” Jordan asked naively.
    “Sure. And it does happen from time to time. But, I have a feeling that the two of you will do well here. It’s such a male dominated profession that if you fight against the stereotype, you’ll crush them.”
    “Is that what happened in your internship?” Isabella challenged.
    He laughed. “Nah, I obliterated them. Not even a competition.”
    “How modest,” Isabella said.
    “You have to be a little full of yourself to get ahead. If I could give you one piece of advice, it’s to never let anyone get in your way.”
    Jordan nodded eagerly, like she was being handed the secrets to