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“Great timing,” Jack muttered. “As always.”
Maggie glanced over in surprise as Ian stormed his way toward them. “What happened? Are you all right, Maggie?”
She gaped up at him and attempted to move off Jack. But he tightened his hold for a moment.
“Are you okay?” she whispered.
He smelled so good. She was getting addicted to the scent of pine.
“Yeah, baby.”
“Here, I’ll help you up.” Ian held out his hand to her.
She bit her lip, wanting to refuse. But that seemed petty and silly.
And while she might be a failure and a disappointment, she drew the line at petty.
Actually, she didn’t really. But she didn’t want Ian to think she was still smarting because of his words yesterday.
So she took his hand and let him help her stand. Ian’s jaw was tight as he stared at her, then at Jack, who had rolled onto his belly.
That was strange. Was he okay?
“Well? What happened?” Ian asked.
“Jack slipped over doing yoga,” she explained.
“He did what?”
“He’s struggling a bit with the moves,” she explained.
“Struggling with the moves . . .” Ian chewed on his lip. “Right.”
“Jack, are you all right?” She crouched next to him. “Do you have a cramp? Do you need me to touch you somewhere?”
Jack groaned again. It sounded painful.
“Tell me where it is. I once got a cramp in my bum cheek. Worse thing I’ve ever felt. Harry had to massage me right there on the ice. So embarrassing.”
“Who the hell is Harry?” Ian demanded.
Why did he sound so angry about Harry? Weird.
“He was my coach. Jack? Where do you want my hands?”
“I’m all right, baby.” Jack let out a deep breath, then moved up onto his knees and feet.
“Careful. You don’t want to get dizzy.” She put her hands out as though she was going to catch him.
“Get away from him,” Ian said.
She gaped at him. That was rude. And weird.
“If he falls, I don’t want you getting hurt,” Ian explained. “He could fall on you.”
Lord. She didn’t understand this man.
Actually, men in general. They were a bunch of weirdos. They got upset at the slightest thing.
