Evan was thrilled that Beverly had kissed him voluntarily. He angled his head slightly to break the kiss. She'd just had surgery, and it was best that she stayed away from any sort of excitement, in case it stressed her heart.He pressed Beverly's head to his chest, his breath hot against her earlobe as he held her tight like he wanted to mold her against him.Beverly's body felt like it was in a furnace, her face turning red from the heat roiling off Evan. There was no warmth in her eyes as she watched Cindy leave the study and stand beside Camelia. From the looks of it, the two women seemed to be working together again."Give us a kiss!" As the crowd's teasing and heckling rose in pitch, Beverly's face was tipped upward. She met Evan's gentle gaze. He looked at her with such overwhelming love and tenderness, yet she felt none of it."It's time to take your medicine, honey," he reminded."Right," Beverly replied flatly as Evan released her, only to interlock his fingers with hers
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