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Dana summoned the courage to look McKay in the eye. “This isn’t what it looks like.”

“You mean you haven’t injured your ankle?”

“Well yes, but not like last time…”

His eyes swept over her and stopped on her name badge. “Do you work here?”

“Sometimes.”

McKay stepped out of the way. “Do you need any help?”

Her ice pack slipped to the floor. They both reached for it, hands colliding—hot and cold all at once. He made sure she had a grip on the bag before letting go, but the brief contact left her skin tingling.

“It seems like we’ve done this before.” His eyes searched hers.

Tears having nothing to do with her twisted ankle welled up, clogging her throat. Words wouldn’t come. She looked down, struggling for composure.

McKay made a strangled sound before muttering, “Have a good day.”

She tried to turn the wheelchair to follow him, but the ice pack got caught in the wheel and a nurse walked up at the same time.

“Here, let me help you.”

Before Dana could protest, she was wheeled into an exam room. Could the doctor on call heal a broken heart?

Putting on a happy face should have been easier. McKay hurried to catch up with Jen and Gracie at the fairy ride. Jen raised a brow when he met them in line, but didn’t comment. Like other rides, McKay ended up in a seat by himself.

Based on a story of a little fairy who found a handsome prince, this ride had more hearts and flowers than anything should.

Love.

Ha.

Dana couldn’t even talk with him.

What had he thought? That she would jump out of that chair and greet him?

She had to be the clumsiest bodyguard alive.

Whoa, Mac that is uncharitable, even for you.

She worked here. She had to know that he was here. Even the custodian had greeted Gracie by name.

The end of the ride neared. McKay took a deep breath. Nothing would ruin Gracie’s big day. Not even Dana Knight.

The ride ended.

“I want to ride that one again.”

“I’ll request that for tomorrow,” said Jen.

“What is next?” asked Gracie.

Jen read her phone app. “Looks like you have a snack break.”

McKay was relieved to go back to the table. He wasn’t likely to run into Dana there. Could he take the coward’s way out and go back to his room?

Gracie chose an oatmeal cookie and carrots for her snack. Jen did the same. The server didn’t leave. Jen kicked McKay’s foot.