Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts)
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“Okay, I think I’ve got it.” MacNally rapped on the door. “I’m no seamstress, but I’ve put buttons back on coats and closed up rips on donations before.”
Nick opened the door just wide enough to stick his arm out for the pants. MacNally laughed, more of that summer warmth hitting Nick square in the center of his chest.
“You are a shy one, aren’t you?”
No, I just don’t want you seeing my worn drawers. But of course he wasn’t saying that, so he simply grunted and took the pants. If possible, they were even tighter now, and they were going to be a devil to get off, but they were better than letting the chilly air continue to batter his bare legs.
“They fit.” He opened the door, pulling his shoulders back, straightening his spine, just like he might for an inspection. “Let’s go get your pictures.”
“Sure. Just let me see—” MacNally craned his neck to see Nick’s backside, seeming like he might get in there and inspect his stitches next. Nick quickly moved so that his back was to the poster-covered wall. “Okay, okay. But I’m bringing the needle and thread just in case.”
“Where do you want the first picture? My GPS keeps going in and out, so I might need directions, but I’ll meet you at the site.” Nick was more than ready to get this show on the road.
“Don’t be silly.” MacNally waved his hand. “I’m parked right out back. My Forester can easily hold all three of us. Rhonda and I already mapped everything out. I’ll drive.”
No way in hell was MacNally driving him anywhere, but Nick still searched for some manners. “I don’t want to trouble you—”
“It’s no bother at all. I cleaned out the car this morning and everything.” MacNally grinned up at him.
Fuck. Nick did not want a ride—or anything else, those kissable lips included—from MacNally. However, he was also a realist and wasn’t going to waste time arguing or risk stomping all over the other two’s feelings.
“Come on.” Rhonda led the way through the food pantry.
This is simply another mission, Nick told himself. He’d been on patrols in roasting-hot desert temperatures, conducted murder investigations, dealt with bomb threats and more disorderly conduct than he could even remember. Surely, he could get through one day in this blasted suit with the too-perky elf for company and then be on his way back to base, back to his holiday-free orderly life with its countdown to his retirement.
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Arctic Heat
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