Chapter 20
The Second Date
(Maya’s POV)
I didn’t know what to expect when I walked out of the hospital’s side entrance and saw Axel leaning against his car, arms crossed and a smile tugging at his lips.
He looked good, like he belonged on the cover of some men’s magazine. Navy shirt rolled to the elbows, soft jeans that clung to his frame. My mind went to a place it shouldn’t have.
“Dr. Sinclair,” he teased, standing upright. “Your chariot awaits.”
I gave him a tired smile as I reached him. “Axel, I’ve been on my feet for twelve hours straight.”
“I know,” he said, opening the passenger door for me. “That’s why I planned something relaxing. No heels, no stress. Just you and me.”
I stepped in, grateful for the cool air inside the car. “You’re not going to tell me where we’re going,
