Free Tommy Rich: Defendes MC Series Book 7 (Defenders MC Series) by Amanda Anderson

she found Nina taking a picture of her.
    “What are you doing?”
    “That was sweet, that’s all.”
    Nancy walked in with a wide smile and redirected Mina’s thoughts.  They were soon busy with the morning appointments and Mina forgot about the strange interaction with Nina.  Tanner picked her up for their lunch date and brought her a beautiful necklace to go with her outfit.  He admitted that it came from the thrift shop where he volunteered, but it was still thoughtful and it went beautifully with her costume.  The deep red stones lay flat against her chest and the silver and clear stones glittered in the sunlight.
    “I love it Tanner.  It’s so pretty.”
    He smiled and looked so boyishly handsome when he looked bashful like that.  Mina could really fall for a guy like Tanner.
    “I thought it might help hide some of that…”  He looked at her chest and away.  Hard to think of you being so far away dressed like that.  I may be a little jealous.”  He looked up at Sniper where he was parked on the curb.  “I don’t like that guy following you either.  I can keep you safe.  I don’t care what your cousin thinks.  I don’t like that man in your place at night.”
    Mina smiled, but a sliver of fear crept into her heart.  “He’s just doing his job.”
    “Make sure that’s all he’s doing.”
    His sharp tone made Mina step back, but he instantly smiled again.
    “I’m going to miss you this weekend Mina.  I’ve grown fond of you in such a short time.  I just want you to come back to me.”
    “I feel that way too.  I should be back on Sunday.  Would you like to…”
    “Yes.  I would like to see you.”  He laughed.  “Can I call you Sunday morning to make plans?”
    “I’d love that.”  When his arm settled around her as he walked her back to the office door she let his warmth surround her.  She didn’t think about the lack of sparks or thrills, she just accepted that sometimes warmth and security were better than fireworks.
    “I’ll see you Sunday then.”  He leaned down and pressed a kiss to her cheek.
    “Sunday.”  She agreed and watched him jog back to his silver jeep.  She met Sniper’s eyes and he nodded once, just to let her know everything was all clear. 
    She turned and made her way into the office and avoided Nina as she went back to her schedule.  Not much longer and she would be on her way to a Halloween party that would be far more fun than anything she’d ever experienced and then she would settle down.  She would see where this thing with Tanner could go and she would put Tommy Rich out of her head for good and just let the memories of their childhood together be just that, memories.
     
    She went about her day as best she could.  It was a typical busy Friday, but little things seemed to constantly happen.  One of her files disappeared and later turned up in one of the cabinets.  Mina knew she hadn’t put it there, but Dr. Bower wore a scowl that said he wasn’t so sure.
    “Mina, I know you are excited about your trip tonight, but I need your head here until we are finished.”
    “I know I didn’t put that file in there Dr. Bower.”
    His frown deepened.  “You know how I feel about being accountable for your mistakes Mina.  There really is no other explanation.  Now let’s try to get on with this day.”
    “Yes sir.  I’ll be more careful.”
    She knew she hadn’t made that mistake, but there was no way to prove it and arguing would only make her seem childish.
    Only a few minutes later paper towels ran out in the ladies room, then the toilet paper in the men’s room.
    Missy was about to pull her hair out.  It was her responsibility to make sure they had the supplies they needed and they had never run out of anything before.  By this point even Dr. Bower had to admit there was something strange going on.
    Tim ran out to the store and had a flat on the way.  He’d had to change it before coming back and that had taken forever.