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Truck’s eyes narrowed. “Mary told me that we were together, but that it was complicated.”

“She’s right,” Ghost said. “Look, we’ll stop hiding our women from you, but you and Mary have to work out your relationship on your own.”

“So we are in a relationship?” Truck asked, wanting clarification.

“Yes,” Ghost told him.

And with that, Truck punched him in the jaw so quickly, he didn’t have a chance to defend himself.

Ghost landed on the ground with a grunt but was back on his feet immediately. “What the fuck?” he asked, holding his jaw.

“You knew I was in a relationship, and you let me go to that bar and let that woman hit on me,” he growled. “That’s not cool. Not cool at all. No wonder Mary was so upset.”

“You didn’t want anything to do with that other woman,” Ghost retorted, defending himself. “We weren’t going to let you go home with her, or anyone else.”

Beatle nodded. “We may not have told you about your relationship with Mary, but we aren’t assholes.”

“Are you attracted to Mary?” Beatle asked.

“Yes.” Truck didn’t have to think about his answer. It was immediate and earnest.

“Right…so you took one look at her and you were interested. That’s pretty amazing, considering you have no recollection of her.”

“What’s your point?” Truck asked.

“That’s exactly the way it happened the other first time you met her.”

Truck’s brows went up. “Yeah?”

“Yeah. And that’s all I’m going to say about it,” Beatle said. “But I thought you should know. It might make you feel less weird about knowing you already had a relationship with her, so you can get to know her now without worrying about what happened in the past.”

Truck had to admit he did feel better about his instant attraction to Mary, knowing it had happened the same way when he’d first met her. Almost as if he and Mary were meant to be. “Anything else you guys want to tell me?” Truck asked.

“Did Mary tell you about Fish?” Blade asked.

“Who?”

“Guess that answers that. He’s an unofficial member of our team. Long story short is that he’s living out in Idaho with his wife, Bryn. She’s incredibly smart and socially awkward. We all love her. Whatever you do, do not get in a discussion with her about your amnesia. She’ll talk your ear off and you won’t have the heart to stop her.”

Everyone chuckled, and Truck felt himself smiling. Looking at each of his friends, he said, “I’m happy for all of you. We’ve seen our share of military relationships crash and burn and it’s awesome to see you all so happy.”

Ghost clapped Truck on the back and said, “Thanks. Now, can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“How do you really feel about Mary?”

Truck frowned. “Why?”

“Don’t get defensive,” Ghost said. “I’m just asking.”

“I like her. She’s refreshing. She’s not intimidated by me, and I like how she has no problem standing up to you assholes.”

Ghost grinned. “You’ve certainly got her pegged after such a short time.”

Truck shrugged. “She’s funny, interesting, and I can tell she’s a fighter.”

“Interesting. Why?” Fletch asked.