Everlasting Hunger (The Hunger Mate Series) by Brandy Dorsch Read Free Book Online Page A

while we all sat here and watched.” 
    Ellie clears her throat nervously. “I thought about it for a split second, Sheila.” 
                  Ian stands up.  “Welcome to the quarterly meeting for new business.  As everyone is aware the board has decided to make some changes in regards to the benefit package that’s currently offered to employees.” 
                  Sheila passes out the presentation package, which goes over the types of plans that are being offered. 
                  Ian continues, “We have two types of plans that we feel will be beneficial to the employees.  The basic plan covers doctor visits and prescriptions and then there is a higher-level plan that would include maternity benefits.  I have worked with the board to come up with a plan for the hospital to cover 80 percent of the premium on the insurance.  Any thoughts or concerns?” 

    He sits down as everyone at the meeting starts looking through the presentation package.  Glancing down the table at Ellie, he is amazed at how stunning she looks.  He thought that staying away for a few weeks would help him realize that she was not the one to help with the Hunger.  He had never been so wrong about something in his life.  The craving to be buried deep inside of her body as he drinks from her was so overwhelming that he had to adjust himself and count to ten.
                  He’s startled from his thoughts. “Mr. Lochlan?” 
    “Yes, Sheila?”
                  “Do you intend to have the hospital cover the eighty percent from the date of employment or after a probation period?”               
    “Good question, Sheila.  If I understand the memos from Ms. Dawson correctly, our turnover is comparable to other hospitals in the area.  Is that correct?”
    Ellie clears her throat and answers, “Yes, sir.  Our turnover is minimal for a hospital of this size.  I would recommend that the hospital allow the benefits to kick in after a ninty-day probation period.  This will allow us to have a vetting period with new employees to see if they will work out here at the hospital or in the clinics.  There have been documented cases of people who take jobs to get immediate employer provided insurance.  They then have expensive medical procedures done and then skip out on the bills.  I would hate to put our hospital in that position.”
                  Ian nods his head slowly. “That makes perfect sense and I believe the board will agree with your recommendations, Ms. Dawson.  Anyone have any other questions or concerns?  If not, I do want to let you know that there will be some restructuring in the executive level over the next few weeks.  These would be minor changes and I don’t want any of you thinking that you are losing your jobs.  I just want to promote and give more responsibility to those who are deserving of it.  If there is nothing else then this meeting is adjourned.” 
    Everyone rises and starts out of the conference room. “Ms. Dawson , if you have a moment, I need to see you in my office.” 
    Ellie glances at Sheila and back to Ian, “Yes sir.  I need to put some things in my office and I will be there in ten minutes if that works for you.” 
    “That will be fine.  Thank you, Ms. Dawson.”

                  Sheila and Ellie walk down the hallway together.  As they enter Ellie’s office, Sheila turns to her.  “What’s going on with you and the hot Boss man?  Don’t tell me that it’s nothing either.  I can see the sparks flying from both of you.” 
    “Sheila, I honestly don’t know.  He took me to the club the other night, I told you that, and we had a good time.  Since then I’ve heard nothing.  No phone calls, emails, carrier pigeons, or smoke signals.” 
    Sheila giggles.
    Ellie admits, “I was beginning to think that I had imagined the whole thing.”
    “Well, keep me posted on how