All I Need Is You (37 page)

Fantastic.
Penny rolled her eyes and walked over to Scott. When he saw her coming, he jumped up. She held up a hand to keep him from grabbing her again.

“I wish I could do lunch but I have patients.” Technically Matt wasn’t a patient, but they still needed to talk. As excuses went, it would have to do.

His voice dropped another octave. “That’s okay. I just wanted to see you since I have to work tonight and tomorrow. I have to get some work done so I can give you my undivided attention for our anniversary dinner this weekend. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Penny stilled and then allowed him to pull her into another hug. “Of course. It’s our anniversary. How could I forget?” She bit her lip at his knowing chuckle.

“It’s okay if you forgot. I know you’ve been busy.”

She let out a relieved breath. “I’ve been working too hard. It’ll be nice for us to have a relaxing evening. So, where are we going?”

“Uh uh. No questions. It’s a surprise. I have an entire romantic evening planned.”

Penny wasn’t sure how to respond to that. Scott generally had a very different idea of what was “romantic” than she did. The door to the waiting room swung open and another patient entered, which reminded Penny where they were.
 

“I bet. Okay, I have to run because my next patient is waiting. Where should I meet you?”

“I’ll pick you up on Saturday. All you have to do is show up and look beautiful. It’s going to be a night to remember.”

She glanced behind her. Matt leaned casually against the counter, staring at his feet. He wasn’t looking at her, but she had a feeling he was listening intently to their conversation. Just then he looked up, his black eyes fixed on hers. Her breath seized in her throat and heat rushed to her cheeks.
 

She wanted him
, she realized with a faint sense of horror. Wanted his intense eyes on her, his muscled body over hers. He was going to be her patient and she was hot for him. Worse, judging by the faint smile on his face, he knew it.
 

She whirled around to face Scott. “Yes, okay. I’ll see you then.”

Scott kissed her again and then walked out, flicking one last uncertain glance in Matt’s direction.

As soon as the door closed behind him, Matt pushed off the wall and walked toward her. “So, you never answered my question. Is he your boyfriend?”

Penny shrugged. “I don’t see how that’s relevant. Why are you here? I think we can both agree we aren’t a good fit.”

“All we agree on was that I acted like an asshole. I’m sorry.”

It wasn’t the most eloquent apology, but she had no doubt it was sincere.
 

“I understand. That still doesn’t mean that we should work together. I’ve only had a few military patients. Most of the people who come to me are athletes or here after an accident. You have some emotional issues, understandably, that I’m not sure how to deal with. I have no problem admitting that I’m not quite sure what to do with you.”

“Do whatever you have to do. I promise I’ll behave.” Matt spread his hands. “I’m putting myself at your mercy.”
 

It was tempting to turn around and walk away. He was just too much. Too volatile, too arrogant and definitely too handsome for her peace of mind. The easy decision would be to turn him down. Then she could write this whole thing off and get back to her safe, ordered existence.
 

But in the end, it came down to the same factors she always used to make her decisions. She believed he wanted to get better. And she believed she had the tools to help him.

“Okay. I’ll help you. But be warned, I’m a pretty tough taskmaster. Come on back, Sergeant. We might as well figure out your treatment schedule.”

“We’re back to being formal already? Do I need to remind you of the time I caught that snake and hid it in your backpack?” He stood close enough that she could feel the heat coming off his big body. “I thought we’d already established that you would call me Matt.”

“Right. Sorry.”

“Well? Let me hear it.” He leaned over until Penny could see the flecks of gold in his brown eyes. “Go ahead, Penny. Say my name.”

“Matt,” she whispered.

His eyes lit with triumph.
 

Penny gulped as the circus troupe in her stomach started performing again. The only thing they’d established was that Sergeant Simmons made her feel everything her boyfriend didn’t.
 

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THE ALEXANDERS SERIES

Reading Order

Book 0.5 -
Teasing Trent: the prequel

Book 1 -
One More Day
~ Jackson & Ridley

Book 2 -
The Things I Do for You
~ Nick & Raina

The Alexanders Boxed Set - Book 0.5, 1 & 2

Book 3 -
He's the Man
~ Matt & Penny

Book 3.5 -
Christmas with The Alexanders
 

Book 4 -
All I Need is You
~ Elliott & Kaylee

Book 5 -
Say You Will
~ Trent & Mara (07/14)

Book 6 -
Just One Thing
~ Bennett & Katie (11/14)

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TEASING TRENT - the PREQUEL

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Ever since Mara walked into her brother's dorm room freshman year and came face to face with a shirtless Trent, she's known he was
The One
. She finally has a plan to get him exactly where she wants him.
In her bed.

ONE MORE DAY - BOOK 1

On the run from a murderer, Ridley Wells has nowhere else to turn. So when badboy producer Jackson Alexander mistakes her for her twin, she does something she knows is wrong.
She lies.

THE THINGS
I DO
FOR YOU - BOOK 2

Raina Winters doesn’t believe in love. There's only one thing she wants from marriage. A baby. After months of rejection, Nicholas Alexander finally has something she needs
,
so he offers her a deal. He’ll give her a baby if she gives him what he wants.
Her.

HE'S THE MAN - BOOK 3

Matt Simmons is over Army doctors poking him until he realizes that his old babysitter, now a physical therapist, is h-o-t. Suddenly he's seeing the benefits. But Penny thinks of him as the bratty kid she used to babysit.

Suddenly he has a new mission in life…

CHRISTMAS with the ALEXANDERS - BOOK 3.5

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Kaylee Wilhelm knows what she wants for Christmas—for Elliott Alexander to notice her. Unfortunately, he doesn’t like her much, so she’s spending the holidays with her disapproving parents. 

When Kay’s car skids out of control on Christmas Eve, she’s forced to reach out to the only man she trusts to save her.
 

ALL I NEED IS YOU - BOOK 4

When the man she loves leaves town after their steamy kiss, Kaylee Wilhelm is done. She has no time for pining after her former bodyguard.

But when she's targeted by a stalker, Eli is the only one who can protect her. He'll have to stop running from his past and face his demons.

And maybe, just maybe, find his way back home again.

SAY YOU WILL - BOOK 5

Mara Simmons & Trent Townsend

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