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River started to laugh, and it was a warm, rich rumble. I liked it and wanted to hear it again. I don’t know why I liked this guy, but something about how he loved his dragon already, that he cried with relief when finding out I wasn’t taking Charlie from him, and that he was willing to laugh with us made me want to get to know him. The lust I felt looking at him had been joined by a genuine interestin learning this man better. Some people you know you want to be friends with. It seems like River was one of those people.

“Let’s take a look at what we have here.” Dr. K walked across the room. “That is one hell of a goose egg you have. How long ago did this happen?”

“It’s been probably two hours now, and I know it hurts. I think the one on the back of my head is still bleeding, and my hip is killing me.” River gave all the information in a rush. He looked over at me with relief. I missed the lust I saw there the last time he looked at me, but I thought he was glad a doctor was here to look him over.

“Why don’t you hand that little guy to Aaron, and we will look at you more carefully. Do you want us to go somewhere private?”

“Nah, Aaron saw me when I was on my back sprawled like a starfish. I feel like that created a bond between us.” He looked at me again, and the lust was back in his eyes this time. I raised my eyebrow at him, and he just shook his head. I took Charlie and sat back down on the couch.

Dr. K took out a flashlight and checked the dilation in River’s eyes, then probed the bumps on his head, using his fingers to feel around the areas.

“I’m going to need you to stand up so we can look at your hip.” River lifted his shirt so the doctor had a better view. I didn’t want to stare, but I couldn’t help myself. With washboard abs and a happy trail of dark hair leading under his waistband, I knew it would lead to a treasure. He hadn’t noticed me staring when he pulled his sweatpants down further. I let out a small gasp. With the sound, he looked directly at me. We locked our eyes, and he pulled them down lower without blinking. He then ran his hand back and forth over his stomach, not once looking away from me. If he wasn’t into men, he sure as hell knew how to flirt with them.

Dr. K gently prodded at his hip, and River yelped. “Fuck, that hurts Doc. Do I have to go to the hospital?”

“I don’t think there is any internal damage or anything broken. You just got your ass kicked. I must put a few stitches on your head and foot. Keep your hip and forehead iced, no heavy lifting for a few days, and keep your foot dry. I’ll write you a prescription for some pain pills; take one as soon as you get them and one tonight before bed. You might need another pill tomorrow, but you should be able to use Tylenol afterward.” He got supplies from his bag and started stitching up River’s wounds.

Once the doctor finished, I handed Charlie to River and walked with Doc to the elevator. “Can you please drop the prescription off at the usual place?”

“No problem.”

“Thanks for coming over as always. It's appreciated,” I told Dr. K. as he pushed the call button.

“Aaron, you know this is why you pay me, right?”

“Yeah, but it doesn’t mean I can’t thank you for being good at your job.” I smiled and slapped him on the back. “Take care of yourself, and you need to bring Adam over to play with Daisy soon. It’s good for them to socialize.” Dr. K agreed and headed out of the penthouse.

I turned around and headed back to the couch. Charlie's blue head poked out while River stroked him, and he chirped happily. They stared at each other as if I was not in the room, and I felt like I should look away, giving them some privacy. A dragon's bond with its human gives them a sense of each other that outsiders would never get. It would enable them to read each other’s thoughts and sense one another miles apart.

River looked at me like he wanted to say something but turned back when he heard a chirp. He looked at Charlie, giving him a smile that reached his eyes, and I could see how breathtaking he was.

“I need to get that prescription picked up, and I am starving. Can you hand me my phone?” River asked while looking down.

“It’s all taken care of. I got ice packs, pain pills, and food.” I hadn’t eaten today, and my heart warmed when he looked at me like I had just told him he had won the lottery.

“Thank you.” He quietly said while leaning back. Charlie was hanging in and out of the pouch, letting him rub his entire body. Both of their eyes were closed. “You didn’t have to do that. I’m not as big a mess as I seem. Believe it or not, I am quite successful out there.”

“Out there?” I needed to know what he meant by this.

“Yeah, out there in the world. I am one of the top sports agents in the country. I have some of the biggest names as clients. I can pick and choose whom I want on my roster. It’s just that when I am not in professional agent mode, I am a mess sometimes. The world has too many people, and I am not a fan.” I understood what he was saying even though there were some contradictions.

His phone rang. “What’s up, Gary?”

“There is Ms. Sarah here as your guest.” He looked at me for confirmation. I nodded.

“Send her up.”

I waited a moment, and then the elevator arrived. Walking over, I waited for Sarah. “Hey there, beautiful.” I leaned in and kissed her cheek while taking the bags and a drink carrier from her. She wore a construction vest, jeans, and work boots. She came from work because she loved me.

“How come you didn’t call a service?” she asked me, more out of curiosity than annoyance.

“I wantedto see your face; I figured I would update you on my schedule for the next few days.”

She looked at me, then at River, raising her eyebrow. “Okay?”

“I’ll be in this apartment for the next two days, at least half a day, the remainder of the week. You can come here if needed. Of course, you can call, text, or email as usual.”

She looked at me like sisters do, and I knew what she was thinking. I agreed he was hot, but I couldn't discuss my lust-filled morning with my sister, at least not with the fuel to my fire sitting in the same room. I kissed her cheek again. “Thank you for bringing all this over; you're the best. Your boss is an asshole, so you better return to work.”