Page 7 of Love on the Line

John gazed out the passenger window, street lights flickering over his face. “Not many women are lining up to be a cop’s wife. Especially if they want kids.”

Silence hung between them. Wyatt had no words. The truth was the truth. Most women couldn’t handle the stress of their husband on a job from which he might never come home. His shoulders pinched, and tension ran a track through his body. His friend bled blue, as did generations of his family. They all deserved a medal and a chance to have children.

John brushed a hand down his pants. “So, what are you going to do about this Anne?”

Wyatt let out a slow breath. Maybe she’d come back to the bar, maybe not. What was he even thinking? They’d had one short encounter, but somehow, she’d gotten to him. “Beats the hell out of me. All I got is her first name. Not much to go on.”

The way her eyes had grown wide had stopped him from asking her out. He didn’t pressure women. He never put them on the spot. Probably best to forget about her.

Only, the cute way she’d tried to stifle her laugh at the pink umbrella, and the electric current that came from touching her refused to fade.

“Yo, Romeo.” John nudged Wyatt’s arm. “About to miss my turn.”

“Oh, right.” He hit the brakes.

“Are you sure you aren’t the one who’s been drinking? Never seen you like this.”

“Yeah.” Just hung up on a girl he barely knew. And kicking himself for not getting her number.

“All right. We still on for poker night?”

“Yup. Bring an extra shirt, cuz you’re gonna lose one.” Wyatt pulled up to the curb.

John opened the door. “In your dreams.”

“Hey.” Wyatt leaned over as John got out. “Be safe out there.”

“Don’t worry.” John winked. “I never leave home without protection.”

Wyatt groaned and pulled back into traffic. He’d let this whole encounter with Anne get way too much into his head. He had a dream life. Enough money, fame, and plenty of women interested in him. He didn’t need anything more. Tomorrow he’d wake up and shake the whole thing off.

Yeah, he’d forget all about those honest blue eyes, adorable dimples, and the way his heart had launched like never before.

Right.

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