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could answer. “I guess you wouldn’t. The military decides how much time you do.”
    “The military decides some, yes, but there’s always ways for a SEAL to go above and beyond. Our team has volunteered for missions when it wasn’t our turn and we do more training than others because Lieutenant Commander Mac García likes to whip us into shape when we leave off a little too much steam.” He squeezed her tight against the line of his body. “You put extra time in when you love your job, there’s nothing wrong with that as long as you take the time to enjoy life. One thing the military taught me is to live every day to the fullest. We’re going to do that. Once the weather is nice and you’ve signed that big New York contract, we’re going to go out on my boat for a few days, just the two of us, and celebrate.”
    “That sounds ideal. I can only imagine the sunsets when surrounded by nothing but water. It will be the perfect way to celebrate but I’ll only go if you promise to make love to me under the stars. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”
    “I can do that, but first I’ll make love to you in front of this fireplace again, right now.” He reached around her, putting his hand on her hip farthest from him, and tugged her into his lap so that she was straddling him.
    “A bit of an assumption that I want you, isn’t it?”
    “No.” He nuzzled her neck, placing little kisses along its curve. “Your body screams your desires. You want me as much as I want you.”

 
    T he coldness of the cabin pulled Wynn from a deep sleep. Keeping her eyes closed, she enjoyed the sensation of being cuddled against the warmth of Jared’s body, his arm still holding her tight. For the first time she realized there was nothing better than waking up next to someone you cared about. It was pure heaven, but something besides the dying fire had woken her.
    She opened her eyes to find cowboy boots caked with mud and debris just off to the side of the makeshift bed. Her gaze traveled up the boots to find an older gentleman with a shotgun pointed at them.
    “Jared!” The alarm in her voice woke him from his slumber.
    His eyes flew open to the old man and he sat up, using his body as a barrier between her and the shotgun. “What do you want? Money? My wallet’s on the end table, take whatever you want.”
    “I don’t want your money. You’re trespassing. I want you and your woman out of here.” The man tipped his head toward the door.
    “Our rental car broke down last night as we were traveling home from a wedding. With no cell phone reception, we needed shelter for the night. At first light I was prepared to set out and find a phone. I must have overslept,” Jared explained.
    “The nearest cabin is seven miles, you wouldn’t have made it. That’s your car on the road?” As the old man put the pieces together, he lowered the gun slightly. It was enough to allow her to breathe a little easier, knowing they weren’t about to be shot.
    “I’m a Navy SEAL. The distance wouldn’t have been an issue,” he assured the older man. “The name’s Jared Taylor, but everyone calls me Boom, and this is Wynn. We apologize for intruding, but your cabin was all we could find.”
    “It’s not mine. I watch it, since the owners only use it for hunting.” He pointed the gun at the floor, no longer seeing them as threat. “I’ll wait outside while you two get dressed and then I’ll take you to a phone. You can call for a replacement car.”
    “Thank you.” Her voice was mild, her heartbeat finally slowing after being scared nearly to death.
    When the door shut behind him, she collapsed back onto the pillows. “Shit.”
    “Your mom would wash your mouth out with soap if she heard you cursing.” He leaned over her, his hands sliding under his sweater, which she had put on before they had fallen asleep. “It’s a good thing you got chilly, or he’d have found us both naked. At least mine would have been