Page 65 of Wilde Abandon

Josh glanced at her, then into the apartment.“I can see why she likes spending time here.Nice place.Classy.”He made it sound like Melody was seeing Fox for the swanky apartment and his money.

She didn’t like that at all.Offended to her core, she glared at him again.“Goodbye, Josh.”She took Fox’s hand and pulled him back with her.

“Wait.”Josh stepped forward, blocking the door.He scanned her again, his gaze concerned.“Are you really okay?”

“I’m fine.Just a bunch of stitches and a few days off to let the cuts heal.I appreciate your concern, but coming here was not necessary.”

Something like remorse crossed his eyes, there and gone before she could be sure, but for some odd reason she felt uneasy.

That’s how he always made her feel.

“We’re done here.”Fox pushed the door closed in Josh’s face and locked it.He turned to her and crossed his arms over his chest.“What the hell was that?”

She put her hands up in an I-don’t-know pose, then dropped them.“He’s just feeling guilty or something about what happened last night.”

The suspicion in Fox’s eyes deepened.“He’s the one who hit you last night.”

She put her hand on his forearm.“It was an accident.You know how packed the place can get, people bumping into each other all the time.”

Fox’s arms went limp at his sides and her hand fell away from him.“Okay.And the ‘my girl, Mel’ bit?”

It dawned on her.He was jealous.

“We went on a few dates years ago that went nowhere because he’s a jerk.I’m not and never washisanything.”She stepped closer to him and looked him straight in the eye.“I’myours.”

He cupped her cheek and brushed his thumb over her bottom lip.“That makes me the luckiest man alive.”

“And I’m the luckiest woman.Now can I have some coffee?Because it is too damn early to be awake.”She tried to turn and head for the kitchen.

He took her hand and gently tugged her to a stop.“Tell me how you’re really doing?”

She glanced at him.“First, I’m really loving the view this morning.”She lusted after those rippling abs, his wide shoulders, and gorgeous face.

He shook his head, undeterred by her attempt to change the subject.“Uh-uh.What’s wrong?”

She let loose the tension riding her and let her shoulders sag.“Everything hurts.All the cuts.But especially my head.”She squinted, the light bothering her eyes.“I’m a little worried about it.”

“Get back in bed.I’ll get you some coffee and ibuprofen.We’ll see if that helps.If not, I’m taking you to the doctor to get checked out again.”

She pressed her hand to her growling belly.“Do you have anything to eat?”

“Go.I’ll make you breakfast.Probably best to eat something if you’re going to take another high dose of ibuprofen anyway.”

Grateful that he really was taking care of her, she brushed a kiss to his lips, and walked back into the bedroom.His wet towel was on the floor.He’d obviously heard her at the door and hastily pulled on a pair of jeans, and rushed out to see what was going on.She’d let him pick it up.

She propped up her pillow, crawled back under the covers, and closed her eyes.

Fox brushed his hand over her hair.“Hey, sweet Dee, here’s the meds and some water.”

She opened her eyes and stared up at him.“Thank you.”She took the glass and the meds, then downed the pills and a gulp of water.

He took the glass back.“I’ll bring you some coffee and have breakfast ready in a few minutes.”

She sat up.“You know what?I think I’ll come out and curl up on the couch.We can eat together.”

He grinned.“I’d love that, if you’re sure you’re up for it.”

“That’s about all I’m up for at the moment.I’ll shower later and maybe you can help me re-bandage my wounds.”

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