“What the—” The young nurse yelped as she spun around violently, her back slamming against her car door as she raised her car key in front of her in defense. 

Jared halted two steps away and quickly pulled down his face mask. “Sorry to startle you, ma’am.” 

"Oh my God. I almost attacked you!" she gasped, clutching her chest as her eyes swept over his broad frame, recognition clicking in her features. 

Jared’s eyes twinkled with silent amusement at her words. He placed his ...