Matt walking backward without breaking eye contact was just about the sexiest thing I’d ever experienced. Well, with my clothes on.
Until he almost bumped into a nurse, breaking the spell.
There wasn’t enough money in the world to repay Emily for her timing. If I’d gone home with Matt tonight, I might have lost my heart.
That ship has sailed, Sheppard.
Chapter 30
Matt
I’d like to say I left for Jack’s bright and early the next, technically the same, morning, but it was bright and early when we all got home. When I texted Madi to make sure she was awake, it was closer to noon. I stopped by Grannie’s for liquid energy, answering Nina’s questions about the baby while she filled my order.
Nina was the assistant manager at Grannie’s and a good kid. Shy, but friendly with the customers. Mary and Beth adored her.
Armed with coffee and fresh pastries, I knocked on Jack’s door.
“Hey, Matt, come on in. Madi’ll be out in a minute.”
“Thanks.” I handed him the bag of treats.
“No, thank you.” Jack held up the Grannie’s bag.
I followed him through the open space to the kitchen island.
“So, you and Madi?”
“Not even letting me drink my coffee first?”
“I don’t have much time.”
“Afraid she’ll hear you?”
He laughed. “Yeah, she’ll kick my ass, but that won’t stop me.”
“The timing’s shit, so I’m not pursuing anything until she’s safe.”
He raised an eyebrow.
Yeah, I didn’t believe me either.
I waited for him to question me, threaten me, or maybe just punch me.
He did none of the above. Jack glanced over my shoulder, presumably to make sure Madi wasn’t within earshot. He grinned and said, “Bullshit.”
Jack ran his hands through his wavy brown hair. “Just don’t let your feelings distract you. And don’t hurt her.”
Two brothers down. One to go.
Though if I were lucky, Jamie would be too busy taking care of his wife and new twins to finish the lecture trifecta.
“I won’t.” If anything, my feelings made me more committed to Madi’s safety than ever.
Natalie’s cry disrupted our conversation.
“Saved by the wailing.” Jack clapped me on the shoulder as he passed by. “I’ll be right back.”
I shifted my position, so I’d see Madi when she came out of her room.
