Chapter 7

Donovan jerked his head up to meet Dr. Wood’s gaze. “I learned my lesson with the poison ivy. But, I’m more than capable of returning to work, at least for a little bit.”

“Downright stubborn.” Dr. Wood whipped off his lab jacket and hung it a nearby hook. “I’ll be right back, Emmy. After I get this hardhead home.”

“Yes, sir.” The phone rang, ending anything else she might have said.

“I don’t need a babysitter.” Donovan struggled between excitement to have more one on one time with the sexiest man he’d ever seen, and irritation at the guy’s condescending attitude.

“Come on. My next appointment is in half an hour. I refuse to be late.” He strode out the door and around the side of the building.

Donovan followed, not daring to argue with the command in Dr. Wood’s voice. Besides, he wasn’t about to toss away this perfect opportunity to perhaps learn more about the surly part time grizzly bear, part time physician. “I need to tell Mary…”