Her Cyborg by Nellie C. Lind

anyone unless they are a danger to me. I know you see everyone as a threat right now, but I will help you see who is a threat and who is not.”
    Shade didn't like this one bit, but for her, he would do anything. Even learn to tolerate others.

Chapter 9
     
    Phoebe didn't know what to expect the following day when Doctor Jade Silva knocked on the door. She and Shade had talked for hours about what had happened. She had done her best to explain to him that he couldn't run around and threaten everyone who came near her. This second phase was a pain in the ass. She had learned about it during her months in school, but she had never expected it to be like this. Shade was willing to kill for her, literally, and that scared her. She feared for his life. Jade's words from yesterday that no cyborg was terminated didn't bring her much comfort. If Shade was unable to learn and control his possessiveness, they would never be able to be together.
    The moment the knock was heard, Shade lunged for the door. He ripped it open, making Jade jump again. The long hours of talking seemed to be erased from his mind.
    Phoebe hurried to the door and placed her hand on Shade's arm. “Remember what we talked about yesterday?”
    “I'm defending you.”
    “I know you are, but there is no need to scare the doctor. She was the one who created you along with her team of scientists, remember? Do you also remember me telling you that I have spoken many times with her before you were created?”
    His face was like carved from stone. He almost seemed angry, but Phoebe knew he was only fighting with himself. His instincts told him he needed to protect her and moving away from the door to let Jade in was an almost impossible task.
    “Fine,” he finally said. He turned his gaze to Jade. “You can examine me, but you are not going anywhere near Phoebe.”
    “Fare enough,” Jade said.
    Shade grabbed Phoebe by the arm and pulled her away from the door. She didn't protest when he placed her behind the couch on the other side of the room. It was a little bit extreme, but at least, he was co-operating. It was one step in the right direction.
    Shade placed himself in the middle of the room, half turned toward Phoebe as Jade entered the room. The cyborgs from yesterday were with her, and just like yesterday, they didn't say a single word.
    Shade pointed at the males. “They stay by the door. If they move a muscle, you will be thrown out before you can blink.”
    Jade took a deep breath before she exhaled and turned her head toward Rain and Dare. “You heard him.” She looked at Shade again. “Anything else?”
    He grinned. “Aren't you angry?”
    She shrugged. “I'm used to this. All cyborgs go through this. Some more than others. Protecting your bound one is your main priority. You just wish her well, but you need to know when to protect her and when not to.”
    His grin disappeared. “That is not a discussion between you and me. I only speak with Phoebe about those things.”
    “Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that. I am your doctor and I am the one who makes sure everything is all right with you. You can talk all you want with Phoebe about things, but you must talk to me too. I am here for you. Remember what I told you yesterday. I am not your enemy.”
    Shade's facial expression darkened. “Get on with your examination.”
    Jade pulled out a small box from the bag she had on her shoulder. The box was black and about the size of a book. She pushed a button and it opened. Phoebe had no idea what she pulled out, but it was some kind of device no bigger than her palm. Shade looked suspiciously at it first, but after a few seconds, he relaxed and nodded. Phoebe realized he knew what the device was for just from looking at it. Sometimes, she envied him for his fast learning capability.
    “I need you to remove your shirt,” Jade said to Shade.
    Shade's shining eyes flashed with anger. “You don't have permission to see me without clothes.”
    Jade