Alpha Hero - Hope Ford Page 0,76

I blurt out.

She just shakes her head, laughing now. “Is this your thing? Pick up women out on calls?”

I shake my head instantly and tell her honestly, “No. Usually I’m all business when I’m on a call, but the minute you pulled in, I knew I wanted to talk to you, take you out.”

She rolls her eyes, unbelieving. “I’ll pass.”

When she turns away, I say to her, “Wait, what’s your name?”

She stops, hesitating, and I think, finally, maybe she’ll at least give me her name. But when she turns around, Zach is standing next to me. Instead of talking to me, she turns to him, sticking her thumb out at me. “So is this guy a player?”

Of all the people to ask, I wish it wasn’t Zach. He’s still pissed at me from a few weeks ago when I tried to date his now girlfriend. He wasn’t happy then and he sure as hell hasn’t calmed down about it.

Her partner takes that moment to interrupt and I think I’m off the hook. He yells for her, calling “Heather” and I can’t help but think, At least I have her name.

She holds up her finger at him, letting him know it will be a minute, and then turns back to Zach and me.

Zach looks at me, and I try to give him the look. You know, c’mon, bro code and all. But he didn’t get it or doesn’t care. “Yes, a big player!”

She thanks him, and I swear she gives me a dirty look that only turns me on even more and then walks away. I watch her sweet ass all the way to the car.

Heather

I no sooner get the car door open than my partner Luke is giving me a hard time, wanting to know who my “boyfriend” was. I look out at the yard, and besides all the beer cans, all the people have left, probably back to their homes. That usually happens when we come around.

I try to ignore Luke, but it’s not happening. “He’s not my boyfriend.”

He pulls out onto the road and drives slowly by the fire truck. The guy that introduced himself as Baker is watching us the whole time we drive by. He gives us a wave, but I ignore it. There’s no sense in encouraging him. I have to admit, it felt good, having him talk to me, show interest in me. But I knew he had to be a player. He’s definitely got the looks for it.

I fan myself just thinking about his dark hair and light blue eyes. I didn’t get to see much of his body since it was under his protective gear, but I know the man is hot. Capital H – o – t.

I jerk, coming out of my thoughts when the cold air comes at me high blast, hitting me in the face. I throw my hands up, closing the vents. “What the--?”

When I look over at Luke, he’s laughing. He starts waving his hand in his face. “You were fanning yourself, so I’m guessing the fireman got you hot.”

I give him a death glare, but I don’t deny it. I turn to look out the window to watch the passing trees, a part of me wishing that maybe he really did like me.

2

Baker

I’m stalking a police officer. I know it, but I’m not even a little bit ashamed about it. I’ve sat outside their precinct for two hours, just watching the door when finally they show up. I watch as her partner parks the car and they get out, laughing and talking as they walk in the door.

I thought maybe when I saw her again, I would find that I’d imagined my reaction to her. That maybe she’s not as pretty as I remember, or I wouldn’t feel this strong attraction to her. But it doesn’t turn out that way, because just watching her tight ass walk up the steps has me adjusting my hard length in my jeans.

I know I need to wait so it doesn’t look like I’m stalking her, but it’s already been over twenty-four hours since I’ve seen her last and I’m not willing to wait any longer. I grab the flowers out of the passenger seat and walk up the steps to the double doors.

As soon as I walk in, I’m greeted by a few officers that I know. Being in the fire department, we work a lot of calls together. I stride right to the front desk and ask for