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Several seconds passed before Hannah’s brain registered what her eyes were seeing. Pushing through the door was Buster the alligator, his mouth full of wildflowers.

Like a bouquet, she thought wildly as Buster took a step toward her.

That was it. Hannah leaped onto the counter and scrambled over it, landing in a surprised Buck Shanahan’s arms.

“Oh, my God,” Hannah whispered.

“Shh,” he said. He didn’t put her down.

Moving slowly, Buster edged his huge body into the office. His gaze never left Hannah as he made a relatively quiet groan and dropped the flowers on the floor.

“I don’t believe this,” Buck whispered.

Then, slowly, with great reluctance, Buster backed his huge length out of the office. Outside, he offered another mating roar.

“Wow!” Buck said. “Buster just brought you a bouquet.”

Hannah stared at him, seeking balance. “I’m underwhelmed.”