Dr. Intern: A Brother's Best Friend Medical Romance (Midtown Memorial Book 2) by Lexie Woods

Author:Lexie Woods [Woods, Lexie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-03-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Claire

It turns out the stories where the fireman rescues the cat aren’t that unrealistic, because I’m currently standing on the back of the sectional trying to pull Frosty from the top of our ten-foot Christmas tree. I turned my back for less than five minutes to put cookies in the oven and found him batting at ornaments halfway up the trunk of my beautifully flocked tree. When I tried to snatch him, he burrowed himself deeper into the branches, daring me to play his little game of hide and seek.

The good news is, he’s adorable and I could never be mad at him. The orange devil brings me so much joy that all of his shenanigans make me laugh rather than yell. Beau, on the other hand, is having a hard time. His supernatural patience is stretched thin by the kitten, and it’s hilarious teaming up against him whenever we can. If we were ever parents, I would one hundred percent be the fun one, and Beau would be the disciplinarian because that’s exactly how it goes with Frosty.

Once I got back from Cassidy’s parent’s house, I practically had to force myself to not text Beau. I desperately wanted to know how the conversation with Parker went but have been doing everything in my power to stay occupied. This morning that meant putting on my oversized Christmas sweatshirt that says “Tis the Damn Season” with a pair of black leggings, and getting to work.

Parker had practically nothing festive in storage, so I took advantage of the weekend sales and turned this place into a winter wonderland. Almost every inch of the condo is covered in something Christmasy at this point, except for my roommate’s bedroom. Though if Beau wants help decorating up there, I’d be happy to help him. I feel like stockings would look incredible hanging from his bed.

“Just because you live with a doctor who fixes bones, doesn’t mean you should try to break them,” Beau’s voice calls as he closes the front door.

“Almost got him,” I grit out, ignoring his warning as I push myself up onto my toes and reach for the kitten. “Come here, buddy.”

I hold my breath, as if that will make me grow the extra inch that I need to grab Frosty. Without thinking, I jump slightly, catching hold of his scruff and pulling him down from his perch. Normally the movement wouldn’t have been a problem, but my ankle twists slightly on landing, causing me to lose my footing on the back of the sofa.

My stomach drops with the sensation of falling, but before I can even process what’s happening, my rapid descent halts abruptly. Two strong hands grip my waist and hold me in the air like we’re the main characters in Dirty Dancing . . . only definitely less graceful.

Regaining my bearings on the ground, with Frosty nestled in my arms, I’m acutely aware of Beau’s fingers still tightly wrapped around my hips. My heart races, not just from the near-fall, but also from his touch which now sends a distinct thrill through me.

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