with someone,” he said.
“A woman like me?” She looked puzzled.
“You’re beautiful, smart and passionate about your work. Any man would be lucky to be with you.”
Another telltale blush colored her face. “I am dedicated,” she agreed, brushing off the compliments.
Making him wonder again. Did she not realize how extraordinary she was? He barely knew her, but he knew enough to appreciate her commitment and passion for the animals she cared for.
“So you’re not dating anyone?” he asked, because he wanted to know.
“Between running the shelter and managing my web business, I don’t have time.”
Her eyes were a pretty light blue, the same color as the early morning sky. A man could get lost in them. “Lack of time—something we have in common,” he said, and to his own ears his voice sounded a shade huskier than normal.
She hugged the bag of wet towels closer. “Tell Taylor that I look forward to seeing her on Monday.”
“Will do. I hope she behaves herself. By then, I should have the results of the dog’s blood work. Before I forget, I need your pharmacy information.”
Pulling her phone from her hip pocket, Emily found the number and gave it to him. “Thanks again for making this your first stop of the day,” she said.
“No problem.” With her helping, he’d actually enjoyed examining and bathing the squirmy, scrawny mutt. “I’ll phone in those prescriptions right away. You have your work cut out for you with that dog.”
“I’m used to it. Bye for now.” She extended her arm, all businesslike.
Touching her was every bit as electric as the other times they’d shaken hands. By the flush in her cheeks and the darkening of her pupils, Seth knew that she felt the same powerful awareness.
He glanced at her mouth again. The cleft in the center of her top lip begged him to taste it, and that plump lower lip... Suddenly he wanted to kiss her. Badly.
The responding desire in her eyes was irresistible.
He reached for her, but she shot a nervous glance at the big window of the front office. “Mrs. Oakes is probably watching us. She’s a big gossip.”
“Noted.” He pulled Emily around the side of the house, out of view. “Now we’re safe,” he murmured, caressing her soft, soft cheek.
She didn’t answer, but her eyelids lowered a fraction. When he leaned in for the kiss, she stopped him.
“No,” she said, stepping back out of reach. “Don’t.”
Despite the kiss me signals from her, she’d changed her mind. Feeling both disappointed and relieved, he gave a terse nod. “I’ll, uh, see you Monday.”
Seth climbed into his truck and drove away.
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