Page 94 of Captivating Anika

“Lifetime of free haircuts,” I tell her.

“Whatever floats your boat.”

She steps out of my hold and starts heading up the street.

“Hey! Shoot me a message with the funeral arrangements,” she calls over her shoulder.

“Will do!”

I slowly head back to the Suburban, giving Hog a quick call.

“How did it go?”

“Good,” I share. “I’ve got the paperwork in hand, heading to the funeral home now. And get this, Mel handed me an envelope with a whack of money. Apparently, the MC did a collection.”

“Doesn’t surprise me. They’re good people,” he comments.

I can hear he’s in the truck.

“What about you? What did the doc say?”

“I’m cleared. Already let the firehouse know. I’m back on shift starting Saturday.”

“Oh shit, Saturday? I thought you were going back tomorrow, I made plans.”

There’s a bit of a pause and then he comes back with, “What plans exactly?”

I snicker, if I’m not mistaken the man is a wee bit jealous.

“It’s only drinks,” I tease him. “Nothing major.”

Another pause, this one a bit longer and heavier.

“Only drinks, with who?”

I can almost hear him grind his teeth.

“The girls,” I explain, taking pity on him. “I was just messing with you.”

His growl does things to my nether region.

“I’ll deal with you when I get home,” he warns. “I’m on my way now.”

“It’ll have to wait,” I inform him, as I unlock the Suburban. “I have to make a stop at the funeral home first.”

“Probably better. Gives me a chance to unload the fertilizer and grab a quick shower first. Means I’ll have my hands free to deal with you when you get here.”

I’m smiling as I settle in behind the wheel.

“I can’t wait.”

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

Anika

“Promise you’ll call if it turns out to be more than one.”

I roll my eyes at his reflection as I swipe on some lip balm.

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