“Barbed wire, like your tattoo?” Your hot, sexy, badass tattoo that wraps around your incredibly hard muscle?
He eyed his tattoo with a half-cocked smile. “Regular fence wire.”
“Was it rusty?” She tried to ignore the heat of his assessing gaze.
He shrugged again, which seemed to be a common answer for him.
“When was your last tetanus shot?” She finished cleaning the cut and placed a fresh bandage over it before wrapping the dirty swabs in a napkin.
He shrugged. “I’m fine.”
“You won’t be if you get tetanus. You should stop by the medical clinic for a shot. Any of the nurses can administer it for you.” She tucked her hair behind her ear and checked the time. She was definitely late, and he was definitely checking her out. Her stomach did a little flip.
“Are you a nurse?” He rolled up his torn sleeve again.
“Doctor, actually,” she said with pride. She wondered if seeing her helping him stirred the memory of when he stood up for her all those years ago. By the look in his eyes, she doubted it. He had that first-meeting look, the one that read, I wonder if I have a shot, rather than the look of, You’re that girl everyone said was a slut.
He nodded, and his eyes turned serious. “Well, thank you, Dr. Daisy Honey. I appreciate the care and attention you’ve given to my flesh.”
He said my flesh with a sensual and evocative tone that tripped her up. She opened her mouth to respond and no words came.
Margie returned to the counter. “Can I get you something, Luke?”
Thankful for the distraction, Daisy pushed the first-aid kit across the counter, then gathered her things. “Thanks, Margie.”
“I’d love coffee and two eggs over easy with toast,” Luke said.
Daisy felt his eyes on her as she struggled to handle the cake, bag, and coffee again.
“Coming right up, sugar.” Margie disappeared into the kitchen, and Daisy headed for the door.
He touched her arm and batted his long, dark lashes. “You’re just going to dress my wound and leave? I feel so cheap.”
Despite herself, she had to laugh. “That was actually kind of cute.”
He narrowed his eyes, and it about stole her breath. “Cute? Not at all what I was going for.”
Then you hit your mark, because it wasn’t cute that’s making my pulse race.
He held the door open for her. “I hope to see you around, Daisy, honey.”
“Tetanus isn’t fun. You should get the shot.” She forced her legs to carry her away from his heated gaze.
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Love in Bloom books may be read as stand alones. For more enjoyment, read them in series order. Characters from each series carry forward to the next.
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Stroke of Love
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Claimed by Love
Chased by Love
Rescued by Love
Swept Into Love
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Wicked Whiskey Love
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Embracing Her Heart
Our Wicked Hearts
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