Serving the Soldier - Part 2 (An Alpha Military Romance) by Helen Grey Page B

naked, he’s stubborn, and before I even got unpacked yesterday, he was jumping into a swimming pool.”
    Nancy laughed. “I told you he was noncompliant.”
    “He’s noncompliant on steroids,” I said, joining in on her humor. “Well, we’ll see how we get on. I’m at the store at the moment, stocking in some supplies.”
    “Well, just try to keep him on track with his rehab instructions, but you know as well as I do that we can only go so far encouraging patients to follow doctor’s orders.”
    “I have to tell you, Nancy. Something he said last night caught me by surprise.”
    “What was that?”
    “He said that I was his new nurse,” I replied. “What’s that all about?”
    “Oh,” she said. “I’m sorry I didn’t say anything yesterday, Angie, but I wanted to see how you two got along. Apparently, he did have another nurse from another agency, and before you ask, I won’t name it. Anyway, she spent about half a day with him and practically ran screaming from the house. His penchant for waltzing around naked was one of the reasons she apparently gave for not sticking around.”
    “So you knew he’s an exhibitionist?” I raised my eyebrows at my phone.
    “Welllll.” She stretched the word out until it was four syllables long. “It was mentioned that he was naked a time or two, but I thought she was exaggerating.”
    I laughed. “So he’s tried this naughty boy routine before?”
    She coughed, but I could hear the humor in her voice. “Apparently so.”
    “So he’s acting like a little boy trying to get rid of the babysitter, is that it?”
    Nancy barked out a laugh. “I knew you would have him pegged within a short period of time.” She paused before continuing. “In all seriousness though, Angie. It’s important that we always try to keep him as compliant as possible. If he has any chances of returning to his squadron, his injuries have to heal completely and correctly. Do what you can to convey the importance of that to him. I know it’s got to be difficult, but if anyone can do it, I know you can.”
    Oh, I had no doubt regarding my capabilities to do my job, for the most part. Still, there was no way I was going to let on regarding my sexual attraction to Jax, nor of the potential danger he might be in because of his job. I would just have to wait and see.
    “Is there anything else, Angie? I sense a bit of hesitation.”
    I sighed. “Not really, Nancy, I guess it’s just getting used to a new live-in situation. Haven’t done that in a while, and to be honest, I’ve never had a client as young as Jax. He’s a handful.” I felt the heat of a blush make its way up my neck. God, I couldn’t say anything without it alluding to Jax’s well-endowed body. Good grief!
    “You let me know if you have any difficulties. Keep me posted and let me know if you need anything, or if you need a break.”
    “Will do,” I said. “Well, I’d better get to the shopping. He’s letting me drive his SUV, which is nice, and offers a nicer ride than my old clunker. If I need anything, I’ll holler.”
    “You do that, Angie,” Nancy said, then disconnected the call.
    I sat in the car for several more minutes, just watching people come and go. I needed to get my head straight. I needed to get past this intense sexual attraction to Jax or I wouldn’t be able to do my job. That was first and foremost. I was the nurse and he was the patient. He answered to me, or was supposed to, and not the other way around. If I couldn’t concentrate on my job or if I let him get away with things I ordinarily wouldn’t let another client get away with, then I was failing not only him, but myself.
    Pushing thoughts of Jax to the back of my mind, I stepped out of the SUV, locked it with the remote, and entered the grocery store, my mind on nothing, for the moment, but the shopping list.
    ***
    By the time I got back to Jax’s house, a couple of hours had passed. I had taken my time at the grocery store, just