To Love and Protect (31 page)

“Looks like I’ll have to accept a new job more often,” Matt said appreciatively as she straddled him tight and added one more lingering kiss.

"Know what I think?" she said once she managed to finally pry herself away and catch her breath. "I think you should first accept the position of K-9 instructor, then accept the position of being my significant other."

Matt looked into her eyes and smiled. "Too late. I already accepted that position the first time I saw you in the clinic, doing your damnedest to save Carly’s life.  I just hope you don’t get bored now that things are getting back to normal.”

“I don’t think they ever
were
normal since we’ve met – unless you call gunfire and anonymous threats typical everyday stuff! I think we packed enough craziness into one month to last a lifetime.”

“So you’ll be okay with just the two of us being together and no outside drama?”

Shelley grinned.  “Oh, I think I’ll be able to manage.  Besides, something tells me things are going to be anything but boring.”

Matt squeezed her hand.  “Good.  So let’s go get something to eat – I’m starving.”

“Me, too!”  Shelley paused, her frozen look of surprise melting into a wide smile.  “I can’t remember the last time I said that.”

Matt rolled his eyes for effect.  “Great.  I guess the days of you being a cheap dinner date are officially over.”

Shelley playfully elbowed him in the ribs, then leaned in for one more kiss. Love had found its way to her again … and despite her earlier fear of loss, she now knew in her heart that with Matt by her side, she had everything in the world to gain.

About The Author

Tamra Rose is the author of romance, mystery and young adult books. 
An animal and nature lover, she lives in Connecticut with her horses, goats, cats and dogs who have yet to read her books, but still provide moral support. Visit her website at:
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