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A few minutes later, we were both sitting on the couch. He'd fetched me a glass of water. I thanked him earnestly because Ihadneeded the water. I was mentally trying to figure out what lie I would make up to get out of this.
“I think you're right. My blood sugar must have been low,” I offered in response to something he’d said moments earlier.
He was sitting a little too close for my comfort. Between checking my temperature and running me through questions to rule out a concussion, my comfort level had been obliterated.
“Dear God, you're so annoying,” I said when he reached for my wrist to check my pulse again.
“We’re all trained in first responder stuff because we fly in the middle of fucking nowhere half the time. If something happens, we have to be able to handle the basics.”
“I know,” I finally said. “But I'm fine. I'm right here. I’m not in the middle of nowhere.”
Grant arched a brow, and I rolled my eyes. “Okay, I guess we kind of are, but you're here. We're in a house.”
“Do you have a doctor here?”
“No.”
I sighed. That was another small problem. Ishouldbe seeing a doctor, but I didn't want to discuss that. Not with Grant. For the first time ever, I decided to distract myself by actually enjoying how he looked all up close and personal with the chiseled lines of his face, the hint of stubble gracing his jaw, and his sexy eyes.
He narrowed his gaze. “You should have a regular doctor. Hang on.” He reached for his phone on the coffee table. “That's why I came downstairs. I forgot my phone.”
“You need your phone when you sleep?”
He shrugged. “When I can't sleep, I play word games. It puts me to sleep real quick.”
I couldn't help but laugh at that. Another moment later, my own phone vibrated where it sat nearby on the coffee table. “What did you send me?”
“Dr. Quinn Haynes. He’s a great guy. He runs the family practice in Diamond Creek. We all go to him.”
“Mmm. How's your shoulder?” I asked when I saw him turn and wince slightly.
“Much better. It’s still sore, but it's definitely better.”
“I'm glad you're okay.”
“Yeah, me too. Thank you again.”
“What for? Chasing the moose off with a shovel and a rock?”
“Yeah,” he said, flashing a quick grin.
It felt like the air heated around us. As I said, he wasrightthere beside me. I didn't know if it was just me or if he avoided me as well, but I was usually careful not to let myself get too close to Grant.
Now, my belly flipped with tingles radiating through my body. My heart raced, although it was for all the wrong reasons this time. As he looked down at me, I made a foolish but crucial decision.
I lifted a hand, dragging my fingertip along his jawline. “Just so you know, Grant, you’re kind of hot.”
“Excuse me?” His voice came out husky, and butterflies tickled my belly.
If I'd been standing, my knees would’ve given out. I felt all melty inside. I could be a bold girl when I wanted, so I leaned up, pressing a kiss right where my fingertips had just been.
I drew back, staring at him, daring myself and daring him. In another second, his head was dipping down as I leaned up. The second our lips met, it felt as if flames burst to life between us.
Grant muttered something, then angled his head sideways, fitting his mouth over mine. Oh hell, Grant just had to go and be an amazing kisser. His tongue swept boldly into my mouth, and I gasped. His hand slid into my hair, angling my head to the side.
He was all commanding, yanking the control right out of my hands. I had no idea how long we kissed, but a sound snapped into my awareness, and we broke apart. I reflectively glanced over, realizing Cat had just walked from her bedroom into the bathroom. We were both gasping for air and staring at each other.
“What the fuck, Harley?” he rasped.
