The Sheriff & The Nurse: Inspiring Romance Suspense (Coleville Ranch Romances Book 5) by Cami Checketts

Author:Cami Checketts [Checketts, Cami]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Birch River Publishing
Published: 2024-10-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter

Seven

Lily heard the low rumble of male voices in the foyer. She quietly eased closer until her back was pressed against the closest kitchen wall. With the floating steps, they’d see her if she got any closer. Thankfully, the open steps allowed her to hear them more clearly.

She knew she wasn’t in danger with Clint here, but the tension radiating from the entryway was palpable. She recognized Walker’s voice.

“You just muscled your way in to protect her and do some ‘fake fiancé’ ploy,” Walker said in the angriest voice she had ever heard the easy-going roper use. Lily couldn’t have missed the longing looks Walker sent her way, and she knew he’d stopped by the ranch twice since she and Miles broke up. Walker was incredible, but it was Clint for her. How could she let him know that without hurting him?

“Why would you do that?” Walker asked.

“I’m sorry, man,” Clint said. “She needed protection and named me as her fiancé. What did you want me to do?”

“You could’ve had me do the fiancé bit. You’re busy enough with your sheriff duties, and you’re not interested in Lily like I am.”

Lily’s heart raced. Clint’s response would give her the insight she needed. He was interested in her. Right? He would’ve kissed her if Walker hadn’t arrived. He’d said he hoped she never found out what she’d do without him. Did that mean anything to him? Under his beguiling blue-eyed gaze, she’d felt those words, his touch, and the moment deeply.

A few beats passed and her stomach churned with anticipation and anxiety. Please let Clint proclaim his love for me and take all the guessing away. It wasn’t a fabulous prayer, but it was heartfelt.

Silence reigned. Were the men staring each other down? Close to coming to blows?

“I’m sorry,” Clint said again. “I should’ve thought of that. It all happened fast and where she’d named me personally to the guy we think is the perp, I had to roll with it.”

Lily’s heart sank. Clint was only with her because she’d named him, because of duty? She couldn’t quite believe that with the way he looked at her and touched her, but maybe she was deluding herself. Every woman swooned over Clint. Was she making a mountain out of a molehill because she’d longed for him for so long? Miles had admitted the night they broke up that he’d stayed with her because of loyalty and duty. Yes, she wanted Clint loyal to her, but she never wanted to be some ‘duty’.

“I understand,” Walker said. “I want her safe and I know you’ll keep her that way.” Another pause. “After this is all over … will you swear to give me a chance to let her know how I feel and see if she returns it?”

“Of course I will,” Clint said with no hesitation this time.

What? He was just going to roll over and let his little brother move in on her? She was his fiancée. They’d shared moments, and she was in love with him.

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