Claiming Her Ground by Julie Miller

Author:Julie Miller
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-10-22T18:19:35+00:00

Epilogue

Two months later

Mike would never tire of seeing Gina in her starched KCPD uniform. She walked into the CAPT clinic with takeout and drinks to share lunch in his office and his heart did a familiar tumble of love and pride. She carried herself with confidence when she wore the blue-and-black with her badge, gear belt and holstered gun. And her sweet figure filled it out in a way that was anything but mannish.

He waited while she greeted Troy and leaned in to give him a hug. Mike dutifully raised his gaze to her dark eyes when she turned to include him in her announcement. “Did I tell you I’ve already got three people signed up to take my self-defense training class here? Vicki Bismarck, Frannie and Sylvie. Lupe said she’s going to bake cookies and bring them down to watch. Says maybe she’s not so old that she can’t learn a thing or two.”

“Lupe’s baking cookies?” Troy raised his hand. “Anything I can do to help with your class?” When Mike and Gina laughed, Troy pressed his hand against his heart. “Hey, I’m serious. She’s brought food to each of the sessions where I’ve been helping her work on her balance issues.”

Mike took the bag from Gina before teasing his friend. “You know that’s not how we get our bills paid around here, right?”

“Yeah, but don’t tell her that. That woman can cook.”

Although Gina smiled much more often these days, she was serious for a moment. “So, it’s okay if I set up my class here? I know it’s not physical therapy, but you are in the neighborhood.”

Mike read the agreement on Troy’s face and nodded. “I think feeling safe and building self-confidence all fits into that wellness goal we strive for. Just let me know when and I’ll schedule the gym for you.”

Frannie came out of her office carrying a computer pad. “As long as you leave Monday and Wednesday nights open. That’s when Colin Cho and Frank McBride are coming in for their PT.”

Mike couldn’t deny the recent upturn in business. Or the credit Gina deserved for helping him. “I wouldn’t have thought you’d be the best PR person. But you’ve brought in a half dozen new clients from KCPD.”

Gina shrugged. “Cops have a lot of back and joint issues. I just suggested they come here.”

Troy rolled his chair up beside Frannie. “Hey, you signed up for Gina’s class? You gonna wear those tight shorts you had on the last time you worked out?”

“Troy!” Her freckles disappeared beneath a healthy blush.

“Like I’m not gonna notice.” Troy grabbed Frannie around the waist and pulled her into his lap before wheeling them both into the gym. “C’mon, Sunshine. Let’s get you warmed up.”

Once they were alone in the hallway, Gina smiled. “They seem happy.”

“They do.” Mike led her into his office and set lunch out on his desk while Gina closed the door. “What about you, Tiger? Are you happy?”

“What do you think?” Gina was right there when he faced her.

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