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I can’t tell if he’s intentionallya military reference or not I’m well aware all three of the partners here are decorated veterans Sole I didn’t have time to research

“I’m not sure that theory ork forthe only female besides Sandra

I almost jump a foot in the air when I round the corner to find Patton waiting in the corridor with a frown “Glad you decided to join us”

My heart was flying fro frois thin enough that I can see his wife beater under it I can also see more of the tattoo on his arm from the way his sleeves are rolled to his elbows I see a band with se

He catchesthem at the wrists He’s so close, I can s around him

“In thisfrom my chest down intoit in person It’s essentially a Skype handshake”

Blinking up, I meet his dark eyes, and it’s like a flash of electricity His brow quirks, and he clears his throat, looking away

For a moment, I’m confused Did he just pull away from me?

I’ined it

“I should stick to the script” Like a good little girl I don’t say it, but he cuts me a look

For the span of a heartbeat, I feel so , but he changes his mind He turns and walks to the conference rooliht, square, perfect

I’h for everyone to hear “Ditch the cardigan You’re not eighty”

It’s like a splash of cold water ondown atit, and when I ahty

Turning, I see Sandra watching me with one eyebrow cocked “You okay?”

“Sure… I’ure out what to do with this” I start to hold out my sweater, but I don’t want her to think I care if he hates it “My notes… I guess I should stop by my office I can drop this off while I’m in there It’s not really that chilly in here You never know, though” Jesus, stop talking, Rocky!