A Very Grumpy Veterinarian

I think I'm finally ready to fall in love… I just didn't expect it to be with my grumpy boss.PearlI've worked at Wolf Valley Veterinary Clinic for years.I love my job, I love the animals, and I loved working with Dr. Harris before he retired.Then his replacement gets here, and I realize that there might be something else I love about my job.Him.Dr. Wells Bennett.He's quiet, brooding, annoyingly handsome, and the kind of man who looks at you once and sees too much.He showed up a few months ago to help out his mentor, but then he stayed.Took over the clinic.Took over my routine.Took over my peace of mind.Now I'm dealing with a boss who barely talks, glowers at anyone who smiles with me, and finds excuses to stay late when I'm the only other one here.I should be focusing on my work, but all I can think about is what it would feel like if my grumpy vet finally made a move.WellsI came to Wolf Valley to help my mentor through his last months at the clinic.I thought it would be temporary.Then I met Pearl.She's sunshine and fire all wrapped into one gorgeous, curvy woman who cares more about animals than most people care about each other.The first day I saw her hold a trembling puppy to her chest and whisper softly to comfort him, I was done for.Completely gone.So, when my mentor retired, I didn't hesitate.I stayed.But things are complicated.Pearl works for me, and I'm terrified of risking the one bright thing I have here.Only now, every day she's near me is torture.Every smile she gives someone else is a punch to the gut.And every time she brushes past me in the hallway, I have to remind myself she's not mine.Not yet.