Chapter 2 “Okay, we’ve covered inventory, appointments, and general concerns.” Shelby Abbott, the clinic office manager, made a last sweeping checkmark on her list. “Do we have any new business?” At this, every single member of the staff, including Delaney’s boss, Dr. Miranda Campbell, turned to look at her, brows raised in expectation. They know. Delaney’s gut clenched at the idea, though she shouldn’t be surprised. Sean hadn’t exactly been subtle with that display at The Mudcat Friday night. Despite the fact that they’d spent the last few nights talking into the wee hours in that glorious, giddy, get-to-know-each-other binge of a new relationship, she wasn’t keen to advertise it. The more people who knew they were involved, the more likely someone would explain to him exactly why he

