Lennox (Heroes & Heartthrobs Book 3) by C.L. Cruz

Author:C.L. Cruz [Cruz, C.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-09-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Lennox

Lennox

It's been a few days since I got discharged from the hospital. The comfort of my own bed and my home's familiarity should be a solace, but it isn't. Instead, my thoughts keep drifting back to the hospital corridors, or more precisely, to the effervescent presence of Charlene.

Every morning since, her face has been the first thing to cross my mind, and every night, it's her laugh that echoes in my ears as I drift off. I've caught myself picking up the phone several times to call her, only to put it down, reminding myself she's just my physical therapist.

But this morning, as the first light of dawn filters through my window, I resolve to act on my instincts.

The orange hue of the dawn begins to flood the sleepy streets of Haven Falls. Today's mission? Find Charlene before she completes her morning ritual. In one of our conversations during a therapy session, she'd mentioned how her day never truly starts until she's had her walk through downtown. It was said offhand, a casual remark, but I stored it away, a nugget of gold in the bank of understanding her better.

After cruising a couple of blocks, I finally spot her. Instead of her blue scrubs, she's wearing a fitted workout tank and biker shorts that accentuate her curves. With her golden hair pulled back in a tight ponytail, her rhythmic strides eat up the pavement with grace and determination. I quietly admire her for a moment, her curvy form exuding a kind of strength I've grown to expect from her.

Pulling up to the curb, I roll down the window and call out, "Trade those miles for waves?"

Her head snaps toward the sound of my voice, surprise evident in her warm brown eyes. She slows down, eventually stopping a few feet away from my vehicle.

"Lennox?" she pants, eyebrows shooting up, her cheeks flushed. "What are you doing here?"

The surfboard strapped securely to the top of my SUV gives her a hint. "Thought we could catch the sunrise waves. I might not be able to surf, but I sure as hell can watch."

A slow smile breaks across her face, the corners of her eyes crinkling with delight. "You're full of surprises, aren't you?"

"I try," I admit with a smirk. "So, are you in?"

Gazing momentarily at the sky, now transitioning from its fiery dawn to softer, golden hues, she nods. "Let's chase those waves."

She climbs into the passenger seat of my truck. I've got two steaming cups of coffee in the holders, and I hand one to her.

"Figured you might need a warm-up," I say, nodding to the cup.

She takes a tentative sip, her lips closing around the rim of the cup, and suddenly, I'm transported back to that moment in the cafe, the taste of her lips lingering on mine.

“I’m glad to see you,” she says.

“Believe it or not, I’m glad to see you too,” I reply with a chuckle, shifting gears as we drive toward the beach.

The short trip is filled

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