Wherever You Are

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Today was his lucky day. “I know her. She’s good people.”

“She’s also brutal, but I love the class.”

Intrigued, El smirked. “I don’t think I’ve met anyone who loves molecular biology.”

“Well, hello, I’m Avery Montgomery.” She held out her hand to shake his, and he couldn’t deny the heat that passed between them when their palms touched. “I’m pleased to be the first person you’ve ever met that not only loves molecular biology but plans to graduate at the top of her class with that major.”

As El walked through the halls on the way to his office, he remembered their first date, their first kiss, the first time he’d made love to her. They’d shared a lot of firsts, but most important was that they’d been each other’s first love. It was a love that was pure, intense and real. And the passage of time hadn’t changed the depth of his feelings for her. He loved her, yes. But his anger with her hadn’t diminished, either. That was the problem, because he knew she needed him. How could he help her when he wanted to simultaneously punish her for hurting him and make love to her until all she felt was him?

“El?”

Jarred from his thoughts, he turned to see Jess standing before him, a cup of coffee in her hand.

“You’re back?” Jess asked. “Why didn’t you come in?”

El blinked and glanced back at the door he’d been standing in front of. He hadn’t realized he’d walked to Avery’s room and not his office.

“What’s up, Jess?” He gave her a tight hug. “I would ask why you’re not asleep, but I already know why.”

Jess offered him a weak smile, but no response. El knew Jess recognized his attempt to change the subject and was grateful she hadn’t called him on it.

Looking at the petite woman in front of him, he noted that Jess looked...tired. Her once-bright eyes were dimmed, hollow. “You need to rest,” he told her.

Ducking her head, Jess ran her thumbnail over the rim of her cup. “I know.”

“You won’t be any good to her if you’re lying in a hospital bed right next to her.”