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“Want to hang around for a while? I get off at eleven. Could take you out for coffee or something.”
I wasn’t offended by the fact that he was hitting on me. I could imagine myself going for it if the circumstances had been different. He was cute.
But I knew I'd just start thinking about Brian if I was with any guy right now. Evan was good-looking, but he was no Brian.”
Fucking Brian.
Had he ruined me for men? Was I never going to be able to look at another guy the same way?
Had I just had the best sex of my life, only to lose it so quickly?
I hated that I wanted more from him, but I did. I wanted to feel how he took control of my body so masterfully as if he knew it better than I did. I wanted to fall apart when he was inside me, forgetting everything and losing all control.
I liked sex. But Brian was in his own league. And now I wondered whether I would ever find anyone who gave it to me as well as he had.
I finished my drink and got up. “Thanks for the talk,” I told Evan. “But I should be getting home.”
He nodded. “Another time, maybe.”
I didn’t think so. “Maybe,” I allowed.
I was still feeling a little sick to my stomach. The night out didn’t alleviate my guilt for turning in the SEALs.
Maybe a good night’s sleep would help me.
As soon as I got home, I went straight to bed, not even bothering to change into pajamas. I just shucked off my jeans and tossed them into a corner.
Tomorrow, I will have to try to speak to Dad.
I couldn’t stand to have everyone angry with me. It was literally making me sick.
But I didn’t think there would be any possibility of making things right with Brian. That had been ruined for good.
Chapter eighteen
BRIAN
Iwassittingatmy desk when I was told that there were FBI agents in the building. Of course, I knew it was coming, but not at this speed. But I suppose I should have. Alison repeatedly demonstrated to me her diligence and dedication to her work. She clearly wasn't bluffing when she told me a month ago that she intended to file that report as soon as possible.
I moved to intercept the agent. “Can I help you, Agent…?”
“Danforth,” he said. “I’m here for Petty Officer Jack Richards.”
I had to try at least to protect the guy. “Do you have a warrant?”
“We do.” Agent Danforth showed it to me. “He’s coming with us, but you can come withhimif you feel it necessary. We prefer to do this the easy way, though.”
“I can’t just let you walk out with one of my men.”
Unfortunately, Jack picked that moment to walk up on us. “What’s going on?”
“Are you Petty Officer Jack Richards?”
“Who wants to know?”
I closed my eyes. What a stupid time for Jack to get mouthy. It was apparent who wanted to know, and nothing was going to be gained by giving the FBI a bunch of sass. He should have known better.
Agent Danforth seemed to be thinking the same thing I was. “All right, smart guy,” he huffed. “We’ve got a warrant here for your arrest for embezzling funds.”
