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She tried to tug her hand free. Having Jameson touch her was almost too much.
It wasn’t fair that he was so gorgeous. Especially when she was a wreck. She was wearing black jeans with rips on the knees. A long-sleeved top that had been washed so much that the black now looked gray. And her hair was probably a rat’s nest.
Maybe she should consider getting a pet rat instead of a cat.
But having a pet was kind of impossible when she traveled so much.
“I wish I could have a pet,” she muttered.
“What sort?” Jack asked.
Oh. Oops. Had she said that out loud?
“A rat.”
Jameson tightened his hold on her hand. “A rat?”
“What’s wrong with a rat?” she asked. “Rats are cute. They don’t eat much, which is good since I can’t afford much. They’re surprisingly clean and they’re very trainable.”
“Maybe we should replace Ian with one since he’s none of those things,” Jack said with a wicked grin.
She had to stifle a laugh as Ian grumbled.
“It’s unusual, but I suppose you can have whatever pet you like,” Jameson said. “You still haven’t told me how you got this.”
“It was her uncle,” Ian said.
Jameson’s hand tightened on hers to the point of pain.
“Jameson, ease up,” Jack barked.
“What?”
Ian slapped his hand away. “You’re squeezing her hand. What is wrong with you?”
“Uh, sorry.” Jameson ran his hand over his face. “Sorry, Maggie.”
“Um, it’s all right.”
“Her uncle grabbed her when he nearly fell,” Ian told him, watching him strangely. “It was an accident.”
“Right. And then this guy grabbed you here today?” Jameson asked as he took hold of her hand again, this time much more carefully.
“Yes, but my wrist is fine. Really.”
“There’s no swelling, so I think it will be all right. Just watch for signs of tenderness or swelling,” Jameson told her.
“Thanks.” She withdrew her hand.
“How did they get so close to her?” Ian barked at Jack.
“Don’t blame Jack!” she told Ian. “It wasn’t his fault.”
“It was my fault and it won’t happen again,” Jack said.
“Hey! I was trying to defend you and you’re ruining it.”
“I don’t deserve your defense,” Jack told her.
