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He laughs and I smile back at him. Cash loves the gossip, and I don’t mind feeding him a little here and there. He’s harmless and I have a feeling it doesn’t really go anywhere, anyway.
“How about baby chief? Has she been here today?” He waggles his brows, referring to Angelina.
I spin in my chair and cross my arms. “Don’t let her catch you calling her baby chief. Your chance will be over before you even take one!”
He chuckles and shakes his head. “Chief would have my ass before I even thought about a chance.”
I smile at Cash. He asks about Angelina way too frequently to only be doing it to bother Vincent. “She’s got a boyfriend, but I’m hoping he’s on his way out. I can put a good word in for you, if you’d like. Maybe we can double!” I whisper those last few words, in a scandalous tone.
“You are a dangerous one, Daisy.” He winks, then turns and runs straight into a brick wall. The Chief is standing there with his hands on his hips, eyebrows raised. “Chief! We were just talking about you!”
Chief Hunter glances at me. His eyes sweep over my chest quickly, and I feel my nipples harden as if he just touched me.
This man might be out of my league, but I’m going to go down swinging.
“What about me?” He grumbles out his words, eyeing the distance between Cash and me.
“Nothing, sir. Cash was just getting in for the morning. Is there anything you need from me before the day starts?”
His eyes return to me again, and I can see his chest rise and fall. His nostrils flare and I swear his pupils dilate.
What are you thinking of asking me for, Chief?
As soon as the thought occurs, a wall goes up, pushing me away, while he disregards my question and redirects his attention to Cash.
And it sucks.
Keep trying, Daisy.
“I need to fill you in on some gang activity just across the westerly town line. Also, Tom Casanova is back today. He won’t be happy about it, but Cash, I’m pairing you with him. He needs to be reintroduced to the station and his duties. I know you’ll do the right thing by him. Don’t take it too easy on him, but know when to back off, too, got it?”
“I got it, loud and clear.”
“Daisy, when he arrives, send him to my office.” He turns to walk away, pauses and says, “Please.” Then continues on. “O’Brien. Come.”
My crestfallen expression must be evident on my face and Cash comforts me by placing his hand on my shoulder.
“Don’t get upset. The Chief is another one that needs to be handled with care.” I nod. “He’s that grumpy old man who sits on the porch chasing all the kids away. Until one kid comes along that can soften him up.”
I crack a smile. “Cash. Have you seen me? I haven’t softened a man in years.”
He barks a laugh. “Touche, Miss O’Malley. But I see where your sights are set. I won’t be a roadblock. Or should I say cockblock?”
“O’BRIEN!”
He jumps as the Chief yells his name, and I laugh at his outburst. “Jesus, Hunter! I’m coming! Keep your pants on.” He whispers in my ear as he passes, “Or don’t. Either way.” I giggle again at him and watch as he swaggers over to the Chief’s office. As Cash enters the office, and my eyes connect with my hot as hell boss, there’s a blush sweeping his neck and I notice his jaw tick.
Hmm, is that jealousy I see, Chief Hunter?
I let my tongue peek out and sweep along my bottom lip before letting my eyes drift down his front. Just like he glossed over my body when he first walked in, I know he’s feeling something.
Two can play this game,boss.It’s on.
ChapterFive
VINCENT
If there was ever a question that I was dead inside, the last month has proven that null and void.
