Hope Flames: Hope Book 1 by Jaci Burton

Author:Jaci Burton [Burton, Jaci]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 1472215354
Amazon: B00FAT9GPQ
Publisher: Headline Eternal
Published: 2014-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

AFTER HIS CONVERSATION with Emma, Luke decided she needed some time and distance to think about what they talked about. Hell, even he needed some time to think, because he knew if they got together again, he’d have to make a commitment to do more than just take her to bed.

Because what she was all twisted up about wasn’t just sex. She had a past to get over, and it had been an ugly, painful one that had hurt her and had turned her off relationships and men. Hell, that she could even be around guys after what she’d been through was a testament to her strength and courage.

Just the things they’d done together was a big step for her. She’d been open and fun and, God, she was so sexy. But she was also reluctant.

Yeah, so was he. But he still wanted more. And that meant moving forward with Emma—like into a relationship. And Luke wasn’t sure he was ready for that step, or if he’d ever be that ready. But it was becoming achingly clear he wasn’t going to be able to get her out of his system until he found out where this was going.

Emma seemed as gun-shy about a relationship as he was, so maybe this could turn out to be a good thing. They could enjoy spending time together without either of them needing or wanting a serious commitment.

She might just be perfect for him.

The only bad thing about that was he had the potential to hurt her, and that was the last thing he wanted to do. Someone had already hurt her enough. Which meant he’d have to tread lightly.

Off duty, he approached the clinic and decided to drop by.

Rachel and Leanne were both up front and greeted him.

“Where’s Boomer?” Rachel asked.

“Sacked out in the backseat of the cruiser.”

“Awww. Rough day?”

“He saw a little action.”

“I heard there’ve been more drug-related break-ins. The pharmacy on Fifth got hit this week?”

“Yeah.”

“But you haven’t caught them yet?” Leanne asked.

“Not yet. But we’re still investigating leads. We’ll find them.”

“I hope so.”

“Brutus is ready for boarding,” Rachel said, handing Leanne a chart.

“Okay, thanks. See you, Officer Luke.”

“Bye, Leanne.”

Leanne took off with the only other patient who had been in the waiting room, leaving him alone.

“Light schedule today, huh?” he asked Rachel.

“Yeah. Long weekend coming up, so I think people are getting a head start. We have a lot of pets coming in to be boarded, but not so much in the way of patients.”

One of the exam-room doors opened, and Luke heard Emma’s voice.

“She’ll be fine once she has a full day on this medication, Mrs. Schechter. Don’t worry about a thing.”

“Thank you, Dr. Burnett. I was so concerned.”

“It’s not a serious illness. The antibiotics will start helping right away. Flounder will be good as new in a day or so.”

Emma walked out with an older woman carrying a white cat.

“Rachel will take care of you. And if Flounder isn’t showing signs of improvement in a couple days, you call and let us know.

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