Page 11 of Ozzie

“Got it right here,” I say as I set everything down.

She takes the pills. “Thank you. My leg really hurts.”

“Do you want me to fill your prescription?”

She shakes her head. The doctor prescribed her stronger pain pills, but she said she won’t take them.

“I told you they will knock me out, and I want to be aware of what’s going on.”

I sit next to her. “Piper, you’re safe. I’m here, and I won’t let anything happen to you.”

I suspect this is the real reason she won’t take those pills. She’s afraid John is coming back.

“Thank you. But I’d still rather not take anything that strong.” She finishes her water and sets the glass down. “Can you check and see if John has been transferred to jail yet?”

“Sure.” I take her glass back to the kitchen and call my contact with the NYPD. By the time he figures out what is going on and calls me back, the food arrives. I end the call, shaking my head as I unpack the food.

“What?” she asks.

“He’s still in the hospital. The doctor wants to keep him one more night as a precaution.”

I go to the kitchen to get us plates and forks, but when I come back, Piper has already dug into the container of ravioli.

She grins. “Sorry. I was too hungry to wait.”

“Doesn’t bother me.”

She sets the container down. “Really? That would really bother Durango.”

“Yes, but Durango is your cousin. I don’t care if you double dip because I want myself in your mouth.” The moment the words are out, I realize what I’ve said. “Shit, I shouldn’t have said that. I meant I really want to kiss you, so this doesn’t bother me.” I avoid her eyes because now I feel like an asshole.

“I’ve fantasized about going down on you,” she says.

Danger! Danger!Damn, now I’m half-hard. “Uh, we probably shouldn’t talk about that.”

She sighs. “I get it. We need to talk to Durango first.”

I meet her eyes. “Yes. That’s very important to me.”

“I get it. As soon as he returns from his assignment, we’ll talk to him.” She reaches over and squeezes my hand. “Do you have any idea how long he will be gone?” She lets go of my fingers and fills her plate with a few ravioli and a slice of lasagna. I ordered a lot of food, but it will be good to have leftovers tomorrow.

“No idea.” Staring at her plate, I realize I ordered all main dishes. “Damn, I should have gotten a salad. I’m sorry.”

“No, this is exactly what I was craving. We can have salads tomorrow.”

We finish eating and watch a couple of movies. Piper yawns several times.

“You need sleep,” I say.

Her eyes widen. “Are you leaving?”

“No. I’m staying here.” I wish I had a change of clothes, but I’ll make do.

“Will you sleep in my bed with me?”

And I’m half-hard again. “That’s not a good idea. I’ll sleep in Durango’s room.”

I help her get ready and tuck her in. She’s out before I even close the door. I get ready for bed and strip down to my underwear before crawling into Durango’s bed.

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