Chapter 10

Marie wiped Luis’s skin with antiseptic, the sharp smell drawing Nick’s focus. She then handed Nick a syringe and he injected into the muscle above and below the injury while he rattled off a list of necessary supplies. Luis hissed at the initial jab and his knuckles whitened around the large hand clasping his.

“You should feel some relief in a few minutes.” Hoping his prior thoughts were hidden, Nick looked at Luis’s friend. “Do you know who applied the pressure bandage? An EMT couldn’t have done better.”

“That was me. I’m John, John Turner.” The blond nodded his head. “I’ve got some first aid experience.”

Some? That was like saying Nick’s grandmother enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. What an understatement. And now he had a name to go with the good looks. “Well, Mr. Turner, your skill certainly helped in this case. “

“Thanks.”