Wet and Welder: Good With His Hands: Season 2 by Heather Lauren

Author:Heather Lauren [Lauren, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-07-26T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

MIC

After a sleepless night filled with haunting memories of Mallory Montgomery, the strong, feisty, and completely out of my league woman of my dreams, coffee is not cutting it.

It’s early morning, with the sun just starting to come up. Lights are still on as the crew moves about the deck, preparing for another dive. We’ll be finishing up the repairs within the week. I’ve thought about offering to stay and get the ship up, but knowing that might cause Mallory more trouble has held me back.

“Mornin’ boss man. We finishing the big wall today?” Cooper asks, and I reply with a stern nod. Not only am I not in the mood to talk, but it’s proven to only get me into trouble when talking to Coop, so I refrain.

“You know I could handle the rest on my own today,” he says.

“That might be true, but then what would I do?” I joke, bringing my coffee to my mouth, needing the caffeine.

“Glad you asked. I hear Montgomery is diving into the other side of the ship today despite everyone telling her it isn’t safe to do so yet. Bet she could use some help.”

“Cooper, you’ve got to stop meddling. There’s nothing between Mallory and me, and the last thing she wants, or needs is me chaperoning her dive. I’ll wager she’s got plenty of help to go with her.”

“That’s the thing. She knows it’s dangerous, so she won’t let anyone go with her.”

The thought of her putting herself in harm’s way yet again has me grinding my teeth. I hate the idea, but after my long-winded speech last night, I have no right to insert myself in her life for any reason.

“You know, boss, I bet you fifty bucks and a cold beer when we’re done, that she’ll let you go with her.”

As much as I think he’s wrong, every bone in my body tells me to use it as my excuse.

“Throw in finishing today’s work with Karl, and you’re on.”

“I knew it! Hot dog!” he says, slapping the thigh of his wet suit.

“Mornin’ boys, what do ya know?” Cassandra says, stepping into our conversation.

“Who could eat hot dogs after that breakfast,” Brian adds, rubbing his belly.

“Mind your own business, the both of you,” Karl interjects.

“Nah, you guys should know that boss man here is going to win over the boss lady. I’m takin’ bets,” Cooper says, and I smack his shoulder with the back of my hand. When I look at Cassandra, she’s glaring at me.

“I’m going to go make sure she doesn’t die,” I answer her and the rest of my team before they have more questions.

“I’ll put fifty on her killing him first,” Brian smarts off.

“The lot of you are fools,” Cassandra adds, making me feel guilty. I’m not actually taking the bet to win her over. She made it clear she’s the boss, and I’m supposed to be a stranger. I just hate the thought of her being reckless.

“If anyone can get the girl to fall for him, it’s Mic.

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