She let Jared fall asleep, his bald head in her lap, his thick shoulders crunched against her thighs. Her fingers trailed over his scalp, stubbly but the skin beneath was soft. He wasn’t traditionally handsome; his features were a touch off-center, a little coarse, but his lips were full and his athletic build was undeniably attractive.
Sexy, come on, just admit it.
He was compassionate and caring, and Valerie had seen his big hands touch his cats with the gentleness of a parent. He’d backed off, never pressed her after she turned him down. He’d treated her like the professional she’d asked him to, calling her “Doctor”, keeping conversations focused on business.
She was thinking that might have been a mistake and wondering if she could correct it.
And this week, his heart was breaking.
