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She glances at each man in the group, flashing a smile. “Don’t drink all the bourbon without me.”
“We’ll have a glass waiting.” Hugo snitches her hand from me, kissing her knuckles.
A low rumble comes from my throat in warning.
The women whisk her away, and when they’re out of sight, I make my way to the bar and order a round of drinks. Talon, Major, and Ace join us.
“Sweet gig, Powers.” Blade tips his glass to Major.
“I had little to do with it. My one responsibility was the bar.”
“Nice job on that, too. But you guys gotta slow down. Not sure if we’ll get approval for leave again in three months.”
All eyes come to me.
“No promises.”
“Can we address the fucking shit happening here?”
“What shit?”
“Ace and Harley were a given, seeing as his pathetic ass pined over her since she was jailbait. Powers knew he was out of his league, so he trapped that poor woman with his ass for life. But you? How the hell did you land the beauty queen?”
There’s a beat of silence before Talon busts out laughing. “You guys have no idea how close this idiot came to blowing it. Now he’s sporting the twinkle.”
I slice my eyes to him, not wanting to give these guys any ammunition.
“Let’s just say Whitman doesn’t take being caught off guard well.” Major joins in the ribbing.
“Not sure you’re one to talk.”
This earns me a scowl as he remembers Jewls’ public kiss on television.
“Damn, man, I’m moving to Nashville when my time is up. Apparently, it’s the place to land me a lady.”
In all the years we’ve known him, I’ve never heard Blade mention leaving the Marines. He’s a few years older than us, and a complete fucking badass. I always figured he’d be the last man standing until they forced him to retire. But studying him now, there’s a seriousness about his statement.
“You thinking of getting out?”
“Keeping my options open.”
“You come to Nashville, you always have a place in my home.”
“Or mine,” Ace offers.
“Ditto,” Major adds.
“The offer goes to all of you.” I scan the group.
“Appreciate it, man.” Rand jerks his chin.
“Who’s going to brief us on the other shit going down?”
We don’t have to ask to know he’s talking about our move to Hayes Security. I let Talon, Major, and Ace field the questions and fill them in on our purpose.
My mind wanders to Rowan and I decide. The mental countdown starts.
I’m not waiting until we get back to the hotel.
