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As in the past, Gene was just being helpful now. But it wasn’t helpful that he was now more drool-worthy as an adult than he’d been at seventeen with thick dark hair, smoky gray eyes, a sexy beard covering his sharp jaw, stronger arms that easily carried her, and warm hands that cleaned her cut so gently.
Plus, a pair of panties was involved now.
Imagine if he was pulling them off instead.
Amanda involuntarily shuddered and bit her lips at the unexpected surge of thrill coursing through her veins as his fingers brushed her outer thighs and over her hips.
Gene looked up from his position, and they locked gazes. His lips parted in a silent gasp, and for a second, Amanda thought she saw a flare of hunger in his eyes, making the humming in her blood intensify. But the moment passed as fast as it came when Gene abruptly stood.
He pulled the cover off the bed.
“Come on, get in. I’m gonna check your vitals,” he said, his voice suddenly sounded too proper.
Amanda hadn’t noticed his medical stuff by the bed. He went into full doctor mode, and her lower region clenched tighter in anticipation.
Where the hell are all these feelings coming from?
Sure, she had a crush on him once, but seriously, it’d been more than a decade now. She hadn’t thought of Gene Rowland much since he’d graduated. She felt ridiculous having this teenage infatuation rushing back.
Gene put on his stethoscope, then asked her to breathe in and out a few times. Next, he checked her blood pressure with a manual pump. Her heart swelled seeing he’d become exactly what he’d set out to be.
“You have all these with you?” she asked, making conversation.
“I have my kit in my car,” Gene said.
“Your mother mentioned you a few times. So proud of her son saving lives in the ER every day.”
Gene just smiled, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes.
“I’m sorry about what I said earlier,” Amanda said. “About the hospital.”
“I understand.”
“I’m sorry for making you do this.”
“You’re not making me do anything,” Gene said. “Did the seatbelt leave some bruising on your torso? I saw a bit on your shoulder earlier.”
“Yes, not too bad, though.” She pulled the T-shirt up just under her breasts to show him. He assessed her body professionally, though she curiously noted his Adam’s apple bobbed and his jaw tightened.
“You’re right. It’s not bad.” Gene showed her his hands and told her, “I’m gonna touch your ribs to see if anything’s broken.”
He was gentle, but it was slightly sore.
Amanda said, “It hurts a bit when you touch it and when I bent down earlier.”
“Your airway is clear, so I’m not too worried. You’re bound to be sore, but I think you’ll be okay with some rest.”
He put away his stuff before looking back at her.
“Thank you for staying with me, Gene,” Amanda said.
“I’m just doing my job, but you’re welcome.” This time, his smile was genuine.
Amanda felt grateful for his presence, but couldn’t help a sigh when the guilt nudged her.
“You should sleep now. Look, Loki is all ready for bed, too,” Gene glanced at her dog all settled in his bed not too far from Amanda’s. “Stop whatever it is running through your head.”
Is he a mind reader?
