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.""Well, I missed you more than that.""Uh huh.Why's that?""Well…" She looked up at him from under her lashes."You're interesting, smart, and sizzling hot.""Sizzling hot?" He arched an eyebrow as his lips twitched.Amusement.Finally."Yep.I see you like a sculpture expert would look at Michelangelo's David.Grace.Artistry.The fine lines of a male body in prime condition.Inspiring and beautiful.You're my David, Ghost.""Sterling."She blinked."What?""My given name is Sterling.Sterling Locke.""Sterling." She tilted her head to the side."It fits." Joy and humbleness washed over her as she realized the enormity of him confiding his name.For a man who lived in the shadows and whose very existence relied upon secrecy and invisibility, to share his actual name ranked at the top of the trust ladder.She swore not to treat the amazing gift lightly."I like it.""That's good since I'm not about to change it." He grinned.She sucked in a breath at the transformation the small action caused.Handsome didn't begin to describe Ghost.He resembled a living Adonis."You should do that more often."He shrugged, as if unused to praise for a simple smile.He'd just have to get accustomed to it since she wasn't about to give up showing him how wonderful the world can be if you only allow yourself to look and experience everyday miracles.Impulsively, she leaned forward, balanced herself with her hands on his thighs, and meshed her lips with his.He wrapped his fingers around her neck, lightly encouraging her to move closer, as he flicked his tongue over her lips.She opened wide enough to thrust her tongue in his mouth, tangling with his before delving deeper.He tasted like fettuccini and spice and all male.He supped from her lips, lazily exploring while revving up her passion with an expert lip-lock hot enough to melt her into a puddle of unbridled sensual need.The ringing of a phone broke them apart.Ghost plucked the object off the holder on his belt with a disgruntled growl."Yeah.I just got home."Josie eavesdropped unrepentantly."She's right here." He punched a button putting the caller on speaker phone."Hey, Josie.""Ryan?""Yep.I've got some news for you.""Okay.""The secretary of state returned your jewels to the Polish government this week.They were absolutely stunned and delighted.So much so, they want to give you a reward."She shook her head."No way.I don't want anything.Honestly.I'm just glad they're back with the rightful owners.""But…""But nothing." She shut him down."If they try to give me something, I'll just return it.Really, Ryan.Please thank them profusely for me, but assure them I didn't do it for the money or any other kindness.My reward is knowing the items are where they belong.""I'll tell them." He paused a second."Ghost?""Yeah?""You get tired of the little librarian, let me know.I've got half a department of agents eager to meet her."Ghost met Josie's eyes and grinned like a wolf."Not happening.""Uh huh.""Signing off now.Don't bug me for a while.I have a pretty lady welcoming me home.""TMI, buddy.Way TMI."Ghost clicked off and tossed the phone aside."Now where were we?"She placed one hand on his chest, forestalling his lean."What's this about me not meeting more FBI agents?" Her lips quirked up as she tried to keep a straight face.He met her gaze and smiled brightly enough to outshine the sun."You're mine, lady.And I don't share.""Oh, in that case…" She slid her hand down his chest, found a handhold on his hip, then shifted closer once again."Welcome home, Ghost."Their lips met like a much anticipated summer storm.Hot.Sultry.Hungry.And, full of electricity.Chapter 37"You don't have to come with me.Stay in the car, I won't be too long."Josie shook her head."She was part of your life.Still is and always will be.I want to be there for you and learn a little about Lindsay along the way."He puffed out a breath and ran one hand through his short hair.Driving there had been the easy part.Sitting in the small gravel parking lot at the edge of the cemetery proved much more difficult.Gathering his emotions, Ghost forced himself to step out of the vehicle, automatically clicked the vehicle locked as soon as Josie exited and walked to his side carrying a large bouquet of graveside decorations.Together, they slowly walked toward the spot he'd only visited once before, weeks after her death when the military finally granted him an emergency leave.Since then, he couldn't bear to return and have his heart shredded all over again.However, with Josie beside him, he drew on his strength, determined to step over this major hurdle in order to move forward with his life.Scanning the area, he spied an older couple, both vaguely familiar.The redheaded woman wore a flowery dress while the salt-and-pepper haired man stuck with khaki slacks and a yellow oxford.They chatted amongst themselves, then stepped to the side, giving him a full side view.His heart stuttered with recognition.Stopping, he simply stared at the people he hadn't seen in nearly four years."What is it?" Josie whispered."Lindsay's parents."She looked up at him, adjusted the memorial flowers, and gave him a slight nudge."I'd like to meet them if that's okay."Hesitant and uncertain, Ghost grappled with his churning gut.Come on, SEAL, you've faced more difficult challenges before.With effort, he put on a stoic face, gathered up his gumption and stepped forward with more confidence than he felt.Joseph rose from his knees after securing a colorful ring of artificial flowers with a banner across the middle reading daughter.He wiped his face, then turned.Freezing, he looked at Ghost for the longest time as if trying to decide if his eyes deceived him or not."Sterling?"Martha spun around, her eyes wide as she raked him from head to toe."Sterling." With a warm smile, she stepped closer."It's been too long.""Joseph.Martha.Yeah, it's been a while [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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.""Well, I missed you more than that.""Uh huh.Why's that?""Well…" She looked up at him from under her lashes."You're interesting, smart, and sizzling hot.""Sizzling hot?" He arched an eyebrow as his lips twitched.Amusement.Finally."Yep.I see you like a sculpture expert would look at Michelangelo's David.Grace.Artistry.The fine lines of a male body in prime condition.Inspiring and beautiful.You're my David, Ghost.""Sterling."She blinked."What?""My given name is Sterling.Sterling Locke.""Sterling." She tilted her head to the side."It fits." Joy and humbleness washed over her as she realized the enormity of him confiding his name.For a man who lived in the shadows and whose very existence relied upon secrecy and invisibility, to share his actual name ranked at the top of the trust ladder.She swore not to treat the amazing gift lightly."I like it.""That's good since I'm not about to change it." He grinned.She sucked in a breath at the transformation the small action caused.Handsome didn't begin to describe Ghost.He resembled a living Adonis."You should do that more often."He shrugged, as if unused to praise for a simple smile.He'd just have to get accustomed to it since she wasn't about to give up showing him how wonderful the world can be if you only allow yourself to look and experience everyday miracles.Impulsively, she leaned forward, balanced herself with her hands on his thighs, and meshed her lips with his.He wrapped his fingers around her neck, lightly encouraging her to move closer, as he flicked his tongue over her lips.She opened wide enough to thrust her tongue in his mouth, tangling with his before delving deeper.He tasted like fettuccini and spice and all male.He supped from her lips, lazily exploring while revving up her passion with an expert lip-lock hot enough to melt her into a puddle of unbridled sensual need.The ringing of a phone broke them apart.Ghost plucked the object off the holder on his belt with a disgruntled growl."Yeah.I just got home."Josie eavesdropped unrepentantly."She's right here." He punched a button putting the caller on speaker phone."Hey, Josie.""Ryan?""Yep.I've got some news for you.""Okay.""The secretary of state returned your jewels to the Polish government this week.They were absolutely stunned and delighted.So much so, they want to give you a reward."She shook her head."No way.I don't want anything.Honestly.I'm just glad they're back with the rightful owners.""But…""But nothing." She shut him down."If they try to give me something, I'll just return it.Really, Ryan.Please thank them profusely for me, but assure them I didn't do it for the money or any other kindness.My reward is knowing the items are where they belong.""I'll tell them." He paused a second."Ghost?""Yeah?""You get tired of the little librarian, let me know.I've got half a department of agents eager to meet her."Ghost met Josie's eyes and grinned like a wolf."Not happening.""Uh huh.""Signing off now.Don't bug me for a while.I have a pretty lady welcoming me home.""TMI, buddy.Way TMI."Ghost clicked off and tossed the phone aside."Now where were we?"She placed one hand on his chest, forestalling his lean."What's this about me not meeting more FBI agents?" Her lips quirked up as she tried to keep a straight face.He met her gaze and smiled brightly enough to outshine the sun."You're mine, lady.And I don't share.""Oh, in that case…" She slid her hand down his chest, found a handhold on his hip, then shifted closer once again."Welcome home, Ghost."Their lips met like a much anticipated summer storm.Hot.Sultry.Hungry.And, full of electricity.Chapter 37"You don't have to come with me.Stay in the car, I won't be too long."Josie shook her head."She was part of your life.Still is and always will be.I want to be there for you and learn a little about Lindsay along the way."He puffed out a breath and ran one hand through his short hair.Driving there had been the easy part.Sitting in the small gravel parking lot at the edge of the cemetery proved much more difficult.Gathering his emotions, Ghost forced himself to step out of the vehicle, automatically clicked the vehicle locked as soon as Josie exited and walked to his side carrying a large bouquet of graveside decorations.Together, they slowly walked toward the spot he'd only visited once before, weeks after her death when the military finally granted him an emergency leave.Since then, he couldn't bear to return and have his heart shredded all over again.However, with Josie beside him, he drew on his strength, determined to step over this major hurdle in order to move forward with his life.Scanning the area, he spied an older couple, both vaguely familiar.The redheaded woman wore a flowery dress while the salt-and-pepper haired man stuck with khaki slacks and a yellow oxford.They chatted amongst themselves, then stepped to the side, giving him a full side view.His heart stuttered with recognition.Stopping, he simply stared at the people he hadn't seen in nearly four years."What is it?" Josie whispered."Lindsay's parents."She looked up at him, adjusted the memorial flowers, and gave him a slight nudge."I'd like to meet them if that's okay."Hesitant and uncertain, Ghost grappled with his churning gut.Come on, SEAL, you've faced more difficult challenges before.With effort, he put on a stoic face, gathered up his gumption and stepped forward with more confidence than he felt.Joseph rose from his knees after securing a colorful ring of artificial flowers with a banner across the middle reading daughter.He wiped his face, then turned.Freezing, he looked at Ghost for the longest time as if trying to decide if his eyes deceived him or not."Sterling?"Martha spun around, her eyes wide as she raked him from head to toe."Sterling." With a warm smile, she stepped closer."It's been too long.""Joseph.Martha.Yeah, it's been a while [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]