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Smiling, I placed mine in his and shook his hand in return, “Hi Pete. Glad you made it home safe. I’m assuming you know my name is Raine and not Gray.”
He laughed, nodded, and then stared down at our still joined hands when he muttered, “Damn.”
Confused, I asked, “What?”
“No fucking fireworks. Figures. See a beautiful woman, and there’s no fucking fireworks,” he smiled a charming, and what I assumed to be his panty-dropping smile.
Luckily, it hadn’t phased me.
However, for the man that just placed his arm around my chest and pulled me into his embrace, everything Pete had mentioned happened with Tank.
That move effectively had my hand being given back to me.
“Get your eyes off her brother or else I’ll remove them from their sockets,” Tank growled.
To which Pete simply chuckled.
I couldn’t help but giggle, and then needing my hug, I spun in his embrace and didn’t hesitate to fling my arms around his neck.
Whispering against his chest, I said, “Welcome home, baby.”
He pressed a kiss to my forehead and murmured there, “Fucking missed you, Gray”
I was introducing Pete to Lena and Shea when Cassidee came walking in with Clip on her heels.
When I went to introduce her to Pete, she shook her head and then headed for the hallway that led to the room she was using.
Clip stopped, as he watched her disappear, and then dropped his head as his shoulders sagged.
Tank released me, and then went to Clip.
After I introduced Pete to the brothers, I got back to studying. We each had an exam the following day that would make up thirty percent of our grade, therefore it was imperative to ace the test.
***
After I put my pencil down, I smiled.
I did good.
There was only one question on the exam that I didn’t recall, but I tried my best, so hopefully, that will be enough.
Standing up from my chair, I grabbed my things and headed to the Professor’s desk.
Smiling at her, I placed my exam in front of her and started to walk away until she asked in a low tone so as to not take the rest of the students that were still taking their exam, “Ms. Lowman, I was wondering if you’ve already sent in your applications to hospitals? It’s been a long time since I saw that fire in someone else's eyes when it comes to caring for the little ones that desperately need our help.”
Smiling, I nodded, “Yes, I have. And I’ve already heard back from all of them. As long as I pass my classes with an A at least I’ll have my pick, but I’ve already decided on where I want to work.
She looked at me expectantly for my answer, and knowing I had that in the bag already, thanks to Stella, I told her, “Carolina Regional.”
Her face lit up, and then she nodded, “They indeed have one of the best Neonatal departments on the East Coast.”
Smiling again, I nodded, “I know. I have volunteered there ever since I was sixteen and old enough.”
“Congratulations. Will you tell Stella I said hello?” She asked with a twinkle in her eye.
That had me curious, but knowing she more than likely wouldn’t answer, and besides, I had to get home and get ready, “I’ll do it. Have a good weekend, Professor Montgomery.”
Walking out of her class, I headed for the double doors that led to the parking lot.
