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“I’m leaving in fifteen minutes for one night.” She spoke to him like he was crazy, but for her, maybe he was. “I’m not moving to Eden Park in South Africa.”

That was oddly specific.

He did another tight hug, attempting to pull her closer despite the lack of space between them. “Should I be worried you’re planning a getaway?”

Her giggle made him happy, every single time. “Not even a little. It was one of the towns mentioned in the book I read earlier.”

Elijah pretended to wipe sweat off his forehead, making her laugh again.

“If you were going on a getaway, where would you go?” Elijah asked her.

“Depends. Who is going with me?”

“Does that matter?”

She nodded. “Absolutely. If I’m going by myself, I’d visit Brooks. If it was a girls’ trip, probably Vegas. A group vacation, maybe the beach or something low-key.”

“What about if it was with me?”

Her eyes were sparkling. “Anywhere. Elijah, I’d go anywhere with you because no matter where we are, I’m happy.”

Leaning down, he kissed her and wondered how the hell he got so lucky. But still, a nagging thought that never left him clouded his brain. She was too good for him.

CHAPTER

THIRTY-THREE

LIFE WAS AMAZING.

Since Georgia moved back to Landmere, she had been thriving at the Landmere Medical practice as a doctor, loved being with her friends, and had the best boyfriend.

As if it needed mentioning, she was no longer a virgin.

And that was fantastic.

“Are you heading out soon?” Dr. Collins asked as he tapped gently on her door.

Georgia took a peek at her computer, still having to finish her notes. “Almost. I saw two walk-ins, so I need to update our system with my diagnosis for both. I’ll probably be leaving in about an hour. Is there anything I can help with?”

He shook his head no. “You are doing great, such a good team player. The nurses and staff love you. I just wanted to let you know we’re happy to have you.”

At the compliment, she blushed. “Thank you. I love being here as well.”

When he walked away, she did a little dance in her chair.

Once she finished her notes, she planned to surprise Elijah at work with pizza for him and his crew. This was a first for her, but since everyone was aware they were dating, she was ready to see him at the station.

It was after seven when she left work, stopped at Luigi’s Pizza for five large pizzas and some wings, and then headed on her way to the station. She was giddy to see Elijah and whoever else was at the station. Turning into the parking lot, she parked her car next to Nash’s, happy he was on shift too.

With an extra pep in her step, she got out of her car, holding all of the food, and walked to the door of the station, kicking it with her foot since her hands were full.

Benny was the firefighter who answered. He propped the door open with his hip and put his hands together as if he was praying. “You brought food! Did Nash call you?”

“No, why?”

From behind her, Benny said, “You just saved your brother because he forgot it was his turn to feed us. Everyone is mad, stomping around the kitchen and searching for something to eat.”

With that piece of information, she strolled down the hall into the kitchen and living room area.