Fanning the Biker's Flame - Piper Davenport Page 0,27
back. I took Sharon’s wrist between my fingers. “Your pulse is too high for my liking. I’m gonna call an ambulance.”
“No, I’m fine,” she argued. “That happens when I’ve had a fright. I’ll be fine in three minutes.”
“I’ll watch her,” Posey said. “If there are any issues, I’ll call an ambulance.”
I looked at her, but she was focused on Sharon.
“You can take my pulse,” Hailey said breathily, practically pushing Posey out of her way.
“Are you feeling light-headed?” I asked, taking her wrist between my fingers. Her pulse was fine, as she well knew. “Your pulse is right on point.”
“Do you want to take my temperature?”
“Are you feeling feverish?” I asked, and I heard Posey snort quietly.
“Well, it was hot in the elevator.”
“Would you like me to call an ambulance?” Cap asked her.
She frowned up at him. “Oh, no, I’m sure this fireman can help me.”
“I’d like him to look after your neighbor so that I can focus on you,” he countered, leading Hailey away.
I looked up at Posey who met my eyes and smiled.
Fuckin’ finally.
I smiled back, taking Sharon’s wrist again, relieved that her pulse seemed to be returning to normal.
“See?” she challenged, and I chuckled.
“I do see.”
“I’ll watch her, honey,” Posey whispered.
“You good?” I asked, and she nodded, still looking a little insecure. “Got your voicemail.”
I saw her relax as she let out a breath. “Okay?”
“Yeah, baby, all okay.”
She bit her lip and I wanted to pry it from her teeth and bite it myself. Sharon smiled up at me and patted my arm. I hunkered down beside her.
“You have nice eyes.”
I grinned. “Thank you.”
“Just so you know, if you hurt my girl, I’ll gouge them out.”
Posey hissed out, “Sharon,” as I dropped my head back and laughed.
“I’ll keep that in mind,” I promised. “I will guard her heart with my life.”
“Shadow,” Posey whispered.
“We’re good here,” Cap said. “How are you feeling, ma’am?”
“Oh, I’m fine, young man.”
“Your pulse is back to normal,” I said.
“Tell me something I don’t know.”
Both Cap and I laughed.
“I’ll make sure she gets back to her place and watch her,” Posey repeated.
“I’ll try and call you later,” I whispered once Cap walked away.
“Okay, honey. I’ve packed a couple of bags, so I guess you win,” she sassed.
“I always win,” I retorted, and joined my crew.
* * *
Posey
I fell into bed just after eleven. I’d spent most of the evening with Sharon and when she decided it was time to turn in, she shooed me out. I was pretty exhausted, so I didn’t argue as much as I might have, heading back to my apartment and checking my messages.
Still nothing from Shadow, but I didn’t read much into that since I knew he was busy. The fact we’d had a few minutes to resolve our fight made me feel much better than I had earlier, but until I had time to kiss him, I wouldn’t feel completely back to normal.
I had just turned off my lamp when my phone buzzed on my nightstand, I picked it up and saw it was Shadow, so I answered it. “Hi.”
“Hey, baby. How’s Sharon?”
“She’s perfectly fine. If it had been me, I’d be comatose.”
He chuckled. “It’s that bad for you, huh?”
“I will never get in an elevator unless I have to.”
“Well, don’t fuckin’ get in that one, okay? Your landlord has a lot of explaining to do.”
“I won’t.”
“You still good to look at the place tomorrow?”
“Yes. Shiloh and I have been texting.”
“Okay, honey, that’s good.”
“I’m sorry we fought,” I said.
“We didn’t really fight.”
“Okay, I fought. You stood there and watched me with annoying amusement.”
“Couldn’t help it.” Shadow chuckled. “You’re fuckin’ adorable, Posey.”
“How long will you find me adorable I wonder.”
“Baby, quit. Just be you. I’m gonna take you however you come. We’ll figure everything else out together. Deal?”
I sighed. “Deal.”
“Okay, I gotta go. You want me to swing by after shift tomorrow?”
“What time are you off?”
“Eight if there aren’t any emergencies or people stuck in elevators.”
I smiled. “I’ll be here, so swing by.”
“Okay, I’ll see you then.”
“Bye, honey.”
“I like that, Posey.”
“I’ll keep doing it then, Nolan.”
“Bye, baby.”
“Bye,” I said again and hung up happy. I slept harder than I had in ages.
* * *
I got home around two, took a quick shower, then headed out to meet Shiloh. I was running late, so when I pulled up to the house, I was a bit panicked. I hated being late.
I rang the doorbell expecting Shiloh to answer the door, but instead found the door opened by a big, burly biker.
“Hey Posey.”
“Otter,