I grab his hand and lead him into a private alcove off to the side. “How did you find me?”
“Wasn’t hard. Just looked up some hospitals in the area and started at the biggest one. Figured they’d have the budget for temp nurses. After that, I just asked around.”
I shake my head in awe. “You’re incredible. You know that?”
His voice softens. “You did it for me too, hon.”
No. He doesn’t get it. Not even my family has visited me in another city. My parents never had the chance, with their vet clinic staying so busy, and my siblings just haven’t tried. YetJordan fought himself, fought leaving his home in San Diego to come to me. I can’t ignore how big that is.
“How long are you here for?”
His handsome smile grows impossibly wide, like he’s been waiting for this question. “Until the end of your contract.”
I stumble back. “What?”
He chuckles. “It’s true. Declan and I worked it out. I’ll be doing some work from the road, and Seth will be filling in as a server while Melody tends bar. It’s all taken care of. Plus, Declan is giving another guy a chance to prove himself in the evenings, so they really won’t be shorthanded.”
I’m stunned. Literally speechless. He’s here forthree months?
He lowers his voice and pulls me close again. “I’ve been worried about you, Miles. I know you’re not okay, and you said it yourself, you can’t be alone. So now, you don’t have to be.”
And now I’m crying again. Dammit.
“Oh, Jordan.” I kiss him. “Wait. Does that mean you brought your motorhome?”
He laughs. “Yeah. Already found a long-term spot near the lake too, so we’ll have a view. It’s a bit of a drive to get here, but I don’t mind. I towed my car so I can take you.Andit means you can finally explore the city. It’ll be fun.”
It takes my breath away. This wonderful, sweet man.
When I don’t reply, Jordan holds my face with one hand, just like I tried to do a few minutes ago. His touch is so, so much better than my own.
“I want to take care of you like you’ve taken care of me. Not just now, but always. I love you, Miles, and I’m in this for the long haul. I hope you know that.”
What the hell am I supposed to say to that? “I’m gonna kiss you again.”
He leans in.
Jordan is an exceptional kisser. The way he holds my face and presses our bodies together is pure heaven. His tongue sweeps across mine, soft thumb brushing against my cheek. It sends a spark of electricity down my spine, straight to my cock. I smile against his lips, and when we break apart, Jordan is smiling too. Or rather,stillsmiling. It’s all he’s done since he found me.
Will I ever get used to that?
I look closer, trying to find any of the darkness I’ve seen before, but it isn’t there. None at all. Only joy. I know it won’t always be that way, and Jordan might need med changes again in the future. He’ll be more prone to situational and seasonal depression too, but that’s all things we can deal with. Together. Because he’s here, and he wants to be with me. Forever.
“Come here.” Looking down the hall, I pull him into a supply closet and lock the door. Jordan seems confused until I press him against the door.
He lets out a quiet oof. “Should we be—”
“No one will know if we’re quiet.”
It’s all the permission he needs. Jordan frames my face with his hands as his tongue glides into my mouth. We kiss like two teenagers reuniting after a summer apart. Feeling under his shirt, I reach up to tweak a nipple. He hisses but doesn’t pull away. I lift the fabric and flatten my tongue over the sensitive nub, grinning when he curses. Reaching for the button of his jeans, I quickly undo them and slide a hand in.
Like a switch is flipped, Jordan’s kisses become desperate. He tugs at my shirt to feel my bare side, and instead of the usual insecurity, all I feel is comfort. Wholeness.Safety.I lean into him, relieved to finally be in his arms again. I still can’t believe he came all this way for me.
I kiss down his chest and get to my knees in front of him. When I tug his jeans down and see his underwear, I can’t help but giggle.
“More Pervy Plants?”
He shrugs. “Wore them for you.”
