Miracle Worker: An Opposites Attract Roommate Rom Com (Chicago First Responders Book 3) by BJ Harvey

Author:BJ Harvey [Harvey, BJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780648763864
Published: 2021-12-07T18:30:00+00:00

I walk into the living area of the firehouse to find Alex sitting on the couch, a mug cradled in her hands, her legs curled underneath her as she stares blankly at the TV. Luc is by her side, his chin jerking up when he spots me. He nudges Alex with his elbow and nods my way. Her eyes widen when she turns her head and sees me.

Then I see it—that tell-tale, haunted look in her eye. It’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but especially not her.

“Hey baby,” I murmur softly before she hands her cup to my brother and launches herself up off the couch, running straight into my arms and burrowing deep against my chest. I meet Luca’s gaze, his eyes full of understanding and approval.

“You’re here,” she whispers, her voice muffled against my chest.

“Always.” I don’t know why, but it feels right to hold her like this. As she squeezes me tight and moves impossibly close, I let out a sigh of relief. She’s okay. She’s physically unharmed.

Her emotional wounds will take time. But feeling her, holding her close, and knowing that I’m giving her the comfort she needs? That fuels me in a way I’ve never experienced with a woman before. And as much as that should rock me, it just feels right.

Alex pulls back and looks up at me. “All I wanted was to see you.”

Despite being in the middle of the firehouse with my brothers and crew all around, it’s like we’re the only people in the room. I lift my hand to cup her cheek. “I’m here to take you home.”

She frowns. “Don’t you have work?”

“Called off. Someone more important needs me today.”

Her eyes widen before they glisten with tears again.

I swipe them away with my thumb. “You ready to go home, baby?”

“Yeah.”

“Then let’s go.”

I lace my hand with hers just as Marco walks over with Alex’s work bag in his hand. I take it off him, and we exchange a silent convo of “You’ve got this?” and “You know I do” looks before he lifts his chin and claps my shoulder. He gives Alex a hug, too, and whispers something in her ear before stepping back. She nods and then I’m leading her outside to where my car is waiting.

Opening the passenger door, I let go of her hand. I press my hand to the small of her back, but she stops and looks over beside the garage.

“My bike . . .”

“Marco will take care of it. All you’ve gotta do is let me take care of you.”

“Thank you for coming to get me.”

“Always, Alex. I mean it.”

She nods, relaxing in the seat, letting me close the car door behind her.

It’s not until we’re on the freeway heading for home that I reach over and hold her hand, giving it a squeeze. “Wanna talk about it?”

“I think I’m still in the deep thinking and processing stage of things.”

“Completely understandable. Just know I’m here whenever you’re ready.”

She turns my way, resting her cheek against the seat.

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