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“You don’t think it’s rash to make such a big decision so quickly?”
I immediately see where she’s going with this. Clever girl thinks she has me. “Not rash when I know I’m right.”
“Sexual manipulation isn’t going to work on me.”
“Next time, I’ll rachet up the orgasms.”
“It’s no hardship, considering how explosive we are.”
“Babe, no fucking lie, you’re the best I’ve ever had. But explosive sex and phenomenal blow jobs aren’t why I want you under my roof. I’m done waiting for the rest of my life to start. I’m a master at precision. The timing is right.”
“We’ll see.”
“I’m also a man who doesn’t back down when he knows what he wants. Fair warning, you’ve thrown down a challenge.”
“Convince away, honey. I look forward to it.”
The glint in her eye and the roll of her hips have me hard and ready to go again.
Two weeks. As soon as the wedding is over and we’re back from Kentucky, Rowan’s ass will be in my house.
Even if I have to play dirty.
17
FORD
The hair on the back of my neck stands when I spot Rich, Hal, and Pete, Ace’s dad, coming through the door.
“Shit.” Ace shares the same sentiment.
Years ago, Pete was an ugly drunk, but losing his son to the military and almost losing his wife set him on the straight and narrow. Alcohol is no longer his crutch, and his being here isn’t out of the ordinary. But the three of them coming in together raises eyebrows.
Especially since it’s ladies’ night and none of the wives are with them.
“My office,” Tom barks, passing by.
“Be right back.” I bend to kiss Rowan’s cheek and she glances up curiously.
“Everything okay?”
“Perfect. Don’t leave this seat.”
She rolls her eyes dramatically, focusing back on whatever Ginger is saying.
Ace, Talon, Major, and I file to Tom’s office, finding the four men.
“This a private party?” Talon leans against the wall, crossing his legs. “Because, honestly, the company is much prettier in the bar.”
“Always the smartass,” Tom grouses.
“We want to know what you’re getting into with Hayes Security,” Rich asks point blank.
“Rich—”
“No.” Rich throws his hand out at Ace. “For as long as I can remember, you’ve been like a son to me. Most of that time, there’s been a hole in my gut, worrying you’d get yourself hurt or worse. Lived through your deployments, wondering if that was it. You came home and went and got yourself shot. Didn’t feel I had the right at the time, but a few months ago, you made it official and became my son. Now I have the right to ask what the hell you’re doing getting into bed with one of the deepest operation security groups in the country?”
“Special assignment,” I answer.
