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the ranks quick.”
“I bet, Commander.”
I smiled.
“Have you ever dated a service man?”
“No. But I’m not opposed. I know he’d do anything to keep me safe.”
I couldn’t see her face. I wished I could. Did she mean in general or was she hinting to me?
“Yes, he would. He’d shred a man for you.” My voice was low and groggy.
She clutched my arm. “I know.”
My heart raced.
“Continue,” she whispered.
“In my third year, Admiral Cutner recommended I train to become a Navy SEAL. I decided to go for it and became a Navy SEAL Special Operative. I was one of the youngest Team Leaders.”
“Wow, that’s a real honor. And no one to share those special memories with?”
“Not true, I had my parents and my brother.”
“Good thing you had family,” she trailed off.
The little beauty fell asleep. I sat still enjoying the smell of her hair. I sat my mug on the coffee table, then scooped her up into my arms. She was light as a fucking feather. I stood a moment longer staring at her peaceful face. In that moment I realized I didn’t want to find another woman. I’d rather see if something could progress between us other than sex. I walked into the bedroom, laid her on the bed, and pulled the quilt over her.
“Stay with me,” she whispered in her sleep. “Keep me safe.”
I sat at her side. “I will be in the next room.”
She nodded and turned on her side in a ball. My lips melted against her hair. Almost couldn’t move. I didn’t want to leave her side. Sweeping her hair back, I stared at her soft skin. Aiden, snap out of it. Head in the game.
I stalked out of the bedroom back to my post. Staring out the window, gripping my Glock.
