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Her fingers were gentle when she pressed around his stitches. Then she placed her other hand flush against the center of his chest, and he stopped worrying about his shoulder.

He closed his eyes, enjoying the comforting weight of her palm above his heart. Could she feel it beating, the way it sped up when she was near? Did hers do the same?

Her hand slipped away as she leaned back. Alex opened his eyes to find her watching him, and the naked yearning on her face nearly stole his breath.

“Well?” he croaked.

“I do believe you’ll live to fight another day,” she said, her own voice deep and sensuous.

“Glad to hear it.”

“Me, too,” she whispered.

“You know, Doc, I just noticed something.”

“What’s that?”

“You’re a bit overdressed for this party.”

She cocked her head, considering him for a long moment. “You know what? I do believe you’re right.” She stood and peeled off her shirt, dropping it to the floor to join his own.