Page 98 of Revival

I capture her bottom one with my teeth, tugging lightly before letting it go. “That’s a damn shame.”

“Mmm. We better quit now to give my nipples a chance to calm down before I get back to work.”

At my curious glance, she laughs.

“If you don’t want me to look, don’t draw my attention there.”

She curls her fingers into the waist at the front of my jeans. The backs of her fingers are warm against my abdomen. With a sharp jerk, she tugs me close and brings her mouth to my ear. “Never said I didn’t want you to look.”

The exam door opening has us jumping apart. Cortney smooths her hands over her scrub top, and I run a hand through my messy hair.

“Miss Cortney, can you take the kitties?” Nellie pokes her head into the hall. She has both kittens held up to her cheeks.

“Of course.”

Nellie hands the tiny felines over. “Uncle, I want ice cream now.”

As much as I’d love to keep kissing Cortney, my niece is not to be denied. Not when I need to prove to my family I intend to stick around and do this right.

“Let’s go, kiddo. See you Wednesday, gorgeous.”

“I’ll text you my address.” Cortney maneuvers the kittens to one hand and waves with the other. “Thanks for the visit.”

Nellie slips her tiny hand around mine and begins skipping toward the door.

“This is the best day ever.”

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Cortney

Me

Don’t hate me, but I have to cancel our date

Spencer

What’s wrong?

Me

My skull is pounding like I got hit by a 2x4

Spencer

… Did you get hit by a 2x4?

Me

Calm down, Caveman. I developed one of my migraines

Spencer

How often do you get a migraine?

Me

Only once a month if I’m lucky

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