Page 84 of Stolen Bases

“I fucking hate this. It should be me picking you up for our first date.”

“This isn’t our first date.”

“This is our first date at my house.”

And just like that, my panties melt. He’s irresistible when he’s swoony. It’s stuff like this that makes my worries about him being infatuated disappear.

“You’re crazy. My shift is over at six, and I’ll drive over to your place as soon as I can. What’s your address?”

“Hell no,” he growls. “You’re not driving. It’s too far.”

“It’s not that far, you caveman.” My eyes roll to the back of my head at his tone.

His protective side is showing. If this was Nico, I’d tell him to shove it. He’s always bossing me around like he knows what’s best. But when Cam gets all bossy, it feels more like support. He’s trying to take care of me without suffocating me. He’s keeping me safe without smothering me.

“One, I know you rolled your eyes at me, and you’re going to pay for that later.”

My thighs rub together in anticipation. Damn Cam for knowing what to say to turn me on. This is the worst time to think about his sexy punishment.

“And two, you’re exhausted, Tals. I can hear it in your voice. You’ve been at the hospital since five this morning. I doubt you’veeaten breakfast. I bet this is the first break you’ve taken since you got there. Am I right?”

How does he know me so well?

I have been running nonstop. From the moment I stepped into the hospital, it’s been go, go, go. While I am extremely tired, I’m also learning so much from Dr. Winters. Shadowing her has been eye-opening on so many levels. I’ve been on this crazy adrenaline high watching her work.

“Yes,” I huff.

Cam’s deep chuckle sends shivers down my spine. “Let me send a car to get you. Then you can rest on the way here, and I won’t have to worry about you getting into an accident.”

He’s sexy when he’s worried and protective like this. “Fine. You win.”

“Thank you. And to make you feel better, I’ll let you win later.”

I hum. “I thought professional athletes hate losing.”

“If losing means I get to taste your sweet cunt and make you come on my tongue, then I’ll lose to you any day.”

“Cam,” I whisper, biting back a moan as my core spasms. “You can’t say things like that while I’m at work.”

“Hmm. Did my filthy mouth make you wet?”

I hesitate. “Yes.” I rub my thighs together, using the starchy fabric of my scrubs to create a sliver of friction against my most sensitive area.

“Good.”

I shift uncomfortably on the bucket, aching for relief. “No, not good. I have to walk around like this all day.”

“Don’t worry, itty bitty. I’ll lick you clean later.”

No one has ever made me feel as wanted as Cam does.

“Stop that,” I groan. “You’re the worst.”

“I know.”

The wicked undertone to Cam’s laugh has me shuddering in anticipation. I can’t wait to find out what he has in store for tonight.

“I’ll have a car outside waiting for you at six. Take your time. The car will wait as long as you need.”

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