Futures Entwined by Ayla Asher

Author:Ayla Asher
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: childfree heroine, childfree by choice, older characters romance, small town romance, single dad romance
Publisher: Reading Goddess Press, LLC
Published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

After an X-ray and thorough examination by the orthopedist at Ardor Creek Medical Center, it was confirmed that Heather’s ankle was sprained. The doctor prescribed an ice press, ankle brace and lots of ibuprofen. Thankful it wasn’t worse, she allowed the doctor to wrap her ankle as she sat atop the exam table. When he was finished, he directed her to wait for the nurse who would bring her some crutches.

Jeremy entered as the doctor exited and observed her wrapped ankle. “How’s it feeling?”

“Eh, I’ve had worse,” she said, shrugging atop the exam table. “Is Angeline on the way to Scranton?”

He nodded and sat beside her. “Jen is on her way too. Angeline will be in surgery at the orthopedic hospital to repair her leg and there’s no reason for us both to sit in a waiting room. I’ll head to Scranton once I have you home and settled in. Jus and Gary are going to keep Gabby tonight.”

“You should go to Scranton now, Jeremy. I’m fine.”

He nudged her with his shoulder. “You really not a fan of being taken care of, huh?”

“Honestly, I don’t really know. I don’t think anyone’s ever offered.”

Brushing a lock of hair from her forehead, he tucked it behind her ear. “You’ve got someone in the bunker with you now, Heather. Whether you like it or not.”

She squinted one eye. “I’m not sure if I like it. It makes me uncomfortable, that’s for damn sure.”

Chuckling, he slid his hand over hers and squeezed. “Good. I want you on your toes.”

“I’m not sure how I feel about that coming from an author who writes about serial killers,” she teased. “Should I be worried?”

He gave her a goofy grin before the nurse walked in with her crutches. Heather stuffed them under her arms, ready to get home and put the harrowing day behind her.

Jeremy drove them home, holding her hand the entire time, fingers laced atop her thigh. Once they arrived, he jogged around and helped her out before crouching down and lifting her.

“This is ridiculous,” she said, feigning annoyance although there was something primal and sexy about him carrying her. “I have crutches, Jeremy.”

He shushed her and trailed to the door, opening it and carrying her upstairs before placing her on the bed. “I’m going to go down and get your crutches and fanny pack, and I’ll be right back.”

After he retreated, she stood on her good leg and tried to remove her yoga pants, although she didn’t make much progress. He returned, setting her crutches and pack in the corner before rushing over. “Let me help you.”

Sighing, she collapsed on the bed. “I didn’t imagine this scenario would be the first time you took off my pants in my bed, but thanks.”

His lips twitched as he helped her remove her pants. Glancing at her legs, he trailed his fingers over them. “Do you want to take a bath? You’ve got dirt everywhere. I can help you.”

“I bet you can,” she said, arching a brow.

“And you accuse me of being cheesy,” he muttered.

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