The Drop Zone (Thrill Seekers Book 1) by Boyes Shandi

Author:Boyes, Shandi [Boyes, Shandi]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-01-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Jamie

“I really wish you would reconsider. Even if your condition is mild, hypothermic shock isn’t something to take lightly.”

The paramedic isn’t speaking to me. She’s talking to Colby, who’s sitting on the back step of the EMT truck I’m being monitored in. Despite the pretty brunette’s efforts, Colby hasn’t left my side the past hour. I’m okay. I also have a mild case of hypothermic shock and five pretty new stitches in my head. I’m just not being fussed over by my caregiver since he has a wedding band wrapped around his finger. Don’t get me wrong, he’s been extremely helpful, but he’s kept things professional. The same can’t be said for the naughty nurse who can’t take a hint.

“Take two of these three times a day for the next few days.” The male paramedic hands me a bottle of pain medication. “They’ll make you drowsy, but I’d pick drowsy over a throbbing head any day.” He lowers the guard rail he raised when my eye roll nearly had me falling off the bed. I wasn’t getting sassy with him. My eye roll was from overhearing Blow-Up Barbie’s assurance she could warm Colby with nothing but her lips. “If your condition worsens, or you feel disorientated—”

“I won’t hesitate to seek medical assistance.” I spread my hand across his chest before locking my eyes with his nurturing ones. “Thank you. I really appreciate your help.”

“You’re very welcome.” His reply is as humble as the man behind his kind eyes.

Noticing my approach to the back of the EMT truck, Colby stands, then aids me down. “Everything okay?” With the hand not clutching mine, he checks my stitches by carefully brushing away the ringlets sprouting down my face with his pinkie. “Are you sure you don’t want to go to the hospital?”

When I shake my head, he drifts his eyes to my EMT. He assures him in a way I can’t since his hands are on me. They’re making me even woozier than the pain medication the medic offered before stitching me up. “She’s fine. Just needs rest and to be kept warm for the next few days. I don’t think she’s concussed, but I’d still like you to keep an eye on her.”

My eyes rocket to the male paramedic as quickly as his sidekick’s do. “They’re not together.” When he arches a brow at her, she murmurs, “What? They’re not.”

“Come on, Cassie. It’s time to go.” She appears as if he’s just told her they’re taking her puppy to the farm, but she does as requested. When she storms toward the passenger seat of their truck, he returns his eyes to Colby and me. “I expect you to take care of her. If I’m called back here, I add more than a comped jump to my list of requirements.”

My confused eyes dance between Colby and him when Colby says, “Deal.” They seal their agreement with a handshake. “Thanks for taking your time with her, Nixon. She’s ah…” I stare at him, waiting impatiently for him to finish his sentence.

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