Scarlett's Hero: A Protective Hero Romantic Suspense by Gia Cobie

Author:Gia Cobie [Cobie, Gia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

SCARLETT

Maybe I should have taken the easy way out.

Grant gave me the opening. When Cole called this morning to ask about coming over to discuss my case—it’s not just a police case now, but one Blade and Arrow is actively investigating on their own—Grant asked me if it was okay. “If you’re not up to it,” he offered, “I can put Cole off for another few days. Your health comes first.”

I thought about it. But not for the reason he suggested.

In the week I’ve been at Grant’s cabin, each day has been better than the last. While the first couple of days were rough—I was exhausted and in pain and still a bit shell-shocked after everything—as the days have gone by I’ve felt more like myself.

And having Grant with me has been wonderful. Once we had our talk about nightmares and PTSD and he really opened up to me, I haven’t felt a moment’s doubt about staying here. And if I’m reading him right, Grant’s just as happy having me here as I am.

We watch TV and cook meals together and cuddle while we talk about everything. I shared the frightening time when I had my appendix out and how the nurses inspired me to make that my career. He told me about how his father and grandfather were Navy and all he ever wanted was to follow in their footsteps. And the other night, I spoke to his mom on the phone, and she was so incredibly sweet as she asked if Grant was taking good care of me.

Sleeping next to Grant is everything I imagined, though as I’m feeling better, I’m getting impatient for more than just tender kisses and lingering touches.

No, I’m not fully healed yet, which is why Grant is being so gentle with me. And in those early days, that was all I could handle. But now… my body is coming back alive and it wants the same things I was thinking about when I originally asked Grant to stay over.

I’ve been thinking about it a lot, actually. My hesitation from a week ago is completely gone—after spending this time with Grant, I couldn’t be more sure that I want to be with him. And it’s not just because I’ve seen him getting out of the shower in just a towel, his muscly chest and legs and arms on full display. Or because I’ve woken up snuggled into his body, feeling his impressive arousal jutting against me.

That’s part of it, but it’s also how amazing Grant is. How kind. Secretly sensitive. Protective in a way that makes me feel treasured instead of smothered. It’s the affection—or is it something deeper—when he looks at me.

So I’m trying to figure out how to convince him I’m ready to take our relationship to the next level. And I’m not going to have any luck doing it if I beg off a meeting I really should attend, claiming I’m not feeling well enough for it.

I’m definitely not going to tell Grant I’m scared to let the real world in again.

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