Harlequin Medical Romance August 2021--Box Set 2 of 2 by Ann McIntosh

Author:Ann McIntosh
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

SHAY MADE IT through an unbelievable day—barely. It had been difficult on two levels and all because of Matt. Without his help she’d been busier than usual and when she wasn’t seeing a patient she walked around in a haze of what-ifs.

She wanted to say that fog had to do with the long stint she’d gone without sex, but she feared it had more to do with Matt in particular. Being wrapped in his arms that morning had been enough to whet her appetite.

Having a fling wasn’t like her, but she wanted to, badly. Her life stayed under a microscope. She had an obligation to the town who had expectations of her. Still there was nothing like the feeling of being desired. Matt had given her that as no one else had. Her and John’s relationship had been about youth and dreams and being comfortable. With Matt it was about being mature, of knowing what she wanted; and the fact Matt made her uncomfortable in a good way. It has been too long since you’ve been held in a man’s arms, much less been kissed into oblivion. It was a heady experience. She could so easily get drunk on need.

That morning when she’d come out of the bathroom, he’d still been in bed. The temptation to join him had almost taken her control. Instead, she’d gone into doctor mode and cared for his legs. “I’m going to ask Ms. Gladys to check on you.”

“You’re going to do what?” He sat up in bed. “Are you trying to punish me?”

She narrowed her eyes and pursed her lips as if talking to a child. “Someone needs to check on you. To make sure you aren’t running a fever.”

“I’ll go to work. I can make it.” He grabbed the sheet as if planning to flip it back.

“No, you won’t. You need to stay off your legs for the day. Without you at the clinic I can’t get away to see you.” Her look bore into him. “That leaves Ms. Gladys. And if I know her, and I do, she’ll see that you are fed. I already have her bringing you soup.”

Matt groaned and leaned back.

“I’d suggest you get a shower now.” She glanced down at his hips barely covered by the sheet. “And put on some clothes because ten minutes after I talk to her, she’ll be over here.”

He glared at her much like he had the night before. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”

Shay grinned. “A little.”

He gave her his best wolfish look that made her eyes widen. “You do know I’ll have to get you back for this.”

“I’m not the one who stepped in the fire ants.” She stepped back toward the door.

“You can be a cold woman, Dr. Lunsford. How’re you going to handle the clinic by yourself? Why don’t I come in after lunch?”

“I’ll deal. You need to stay off those legs all day. Keep in mind I’ll be asking Ms. Gladys for a report this evening when I stop by to see how you’re doing.

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