Page 26 of Smooth Moves
“Well, she is kind of mouthy.”
“But smart,” Cash said, immediately backing her up. “Funny in an obnoxious kind of way.”
“Personally, I find her charming. Pretty too.” Evan watched his cousin, noting the telltale clenching of his jaw. “You know, you make a good point.”
Cash blinked. “I do?”
“Yeah. You two don’t get along too well. But she seemed to like me, and you’re right, I should start dating seriously again. Do you think she’d mind if I—”
“She’s busy with her brother. Doesn’t want to date for a long time.”
Evan stared at him.
Cash glared. “What?”
“So lame.”
Cash glared a moment more then covered his face with his hands. “I know.”
“Are you even a little embarrassed you’re so obviously into this woman?”
“Yes. Fuck, Evan. I work with her. I’m technically her boss.”
“That’s true. You really need to ease away from the situation.” But he knew Cash wouldn’t.
“So do you.”
“Oh, so that’s how you want to play it? We’re both her bosses, so we can’t date her?”
“Exactly.”
Evan studied his cousin, noticing his wan features. “Are you losing weight?”
“No. Maybe. Been working hard.”
And stressed from Aunt Angela dying. Or was his cousin lovesick? “Okay. So maybe we shouldn’t date her. But Hector or Finley certainly could.”
“No fraternization at work. That’s our policy.”
Evan wondered if Cash heard himself sounding so possessive. Poor, poor Jordan. He grinned.
Cash scowled. “I mean it.”
Evan held up his hands in surrender. “Hey, I’m fine with that policy. But that’s not going to stop men who don’t work for Vets on the Go! asking her out. She’s pretty, smart, and funny. Lethal combo there.”
“I know.” Cash swore. Then swore again and said something under his breath.
“What?”
Cash looked miserable. “We accidentally made out last night.”
“Accidentally?” Evan raised a brow. “What, did you trip into her lips?”
Cash growled. “Tell Reid and I’ll bend you into a pretzel.”
Evan decided to shut up. Fast.
“I’m trying to pull back. But I really like her. And the kiss…” Cash swallowed. “It was…good. Really, really good.”
