Take Me Back by Kathryn Shay

Author:Kathryn Shay
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: reunion romance, secret baby romance, fireman romance, female firefighter romance, firefighter romance novels, strong female lead romance, firefighting romance series
Publisher: Kathryn Shay

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Kate closed the door, dropped down into a desk, put her head down and let the tears fall. She never cried much. But she gave into it now. The outburst didn’t last long, and once she was done, she stuffed the papers in her purse and headed to the john. She washed her face, put on some makeup and checked the clock on the wall. Time for class. She headed down to the recruits’ classroom, more in control. She wouldn’t think about what Rafe had done to her.

Today’s lecture was based on Chapter 4 of the manual on Ropes and Knots. She took a seat on the east side of the room where the windows were open. The warm sun and a slight breeze, as well as the scent of spring, refreshed her. She forced herself to concentrate on the others filing in.

Oh, great. Just great. Stephan Klimek walked into the room. He gave her a smile, then addressed the class. She tuned out the discussion on the types of ropes but brought herself back into it when he asked, “What are the two classifications of rope? You read about them last night.”

Eleven people raised their hands. Kate did not.

He scanned the class. “How about you, Recruit Cassidy? You didn’t raise your hand. Are you shirking your reading homework?”

“Life safety and utility ropes.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Life safety ropes are purposed for supporting people during a rescue, inside at a fire, or any other emergency operations.”

“Utility ropes?”

“Let somebody else answer.” The voice came from the other side of the room.

Stephan scowled. No one questioned the teachers. “Who said that?”

Mattison raised his chin. “I did. We all know Kate’s used ropes before, she was a firefighter for years. Let those of us who are still learning participate.” Mattison’s voice wasn’t challenging. It was quite sincere. And Kate agreed with him.

Stephan apparently did not. He crossed to Mattison’s desk and shot questions at the young man. Mattison failed to answer some. At the end of class, he added, “Careful what you wish for, Recruit Mattison.” He swept his gaze at the recruits. “Now, because your cohort here was being disrespectful, I should give you all laps. Instead,” he laser focused Mattison and finished, “you’ve got one more chance with me Mattison, and if you’re rude again, to me or anyone else, I’ll cut you loose. Understand?”

His Adam’s apple bobbing, Mattison nodded. “Yes, sir.”

Absolute silence filled the room as the recruits left.

Kate waited for them to go then approached Stephan.

Before she could speak, he asked, “Do you think I was too hard on him?”

“He was rude and deserved discipline. But the other teachers don’t focus on me like you did, so they’re not used to it. And I’d prefer not to be on the spot.”

He eyes turned a cold, flat blue, chilling her. “I’ll remember that, Recruit Cassidy.” He strode out, seemingly miffed with her.

Great, now she’d made an enemy of him.

She checked the clock. She had a half hour before the next class. She’d fret all day if she didn’t face this thing with Rafe right now.

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