HERO Force Boxset Books 1-8 by Amy Gamet

Author:Amy Gamet [Gamet, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Military Service, Shattered SEALs: HERO Force, Navy SEALs, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Law Enforcement, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Suspenseful Fiction, Collections & Anthology
Publisher: Alpha Publishing
Published: 2018-05-16T04:00:00+00:00

26

Matteo stabbed an egg with his fork, the yolk running across his plate in a bright yellow pool. “I used to steal things when I was younger. My mama worked nights and I got mixed up with some kids who made bad choices, so I decided I would be cool if I made bad choices, too.”

Grace took a sip of her coffee. “What kind of things did you steal?”

“Anything the older kids told me to. I stole a car when I was twelve and got caught. I didn’t drive so well. I walked the straight and narrow after that. We moved to a new neighborhood, and my mama started working while I was at school so she could keep tabs on me the rest of the time.”

“But they let you enlist in the military after stealing a car?”

“I had to get a waiver. I was a juvenile, but it was a felony. They could have turned me away.”

“And what would you have done instead?”

He laughed. “Let’s just say I was praying real hard to get in. The Navy gave me a good life. A better life than I knew how to get on my own.”

They’d ordered room service, and Matteo’s antibiotics had been delivered an hour before.

“I guess we should hit the road,” he said.

Grace was quiet on the drive home. She was happier than she could remember being in months, aside from the happiness she experienced around her son. But as a woman, as just herself, this was definitely the best she could remember feeling in a very long time.

She snuck a sideways glance at Matteo as he drove. How would the night they spent together affect their relationship going forward? She wasn’t foolish enough to think this meant he had feelings for her. Clearly, what they had experienced was mutual physical attraction. But she liked Matteo, and it just so happened he was married to her, at least for the time being.

Don’t go thinking of him like he’s actually your husband.

Yes, that was dangerous indeed. He was a paid employee. It would be good for her if she remembered that.

“You’re awfully quiet,” said Matteo.

“So are you.”

“Fair enough. I’ve been watching traffic to make sure we’re not being followed. You’re anxious to get back to the baby, I assume.”

“Oh, of course.” His comment reminded her of their sexual antics. She’d been so brazen. What must he think of her now? “I didn’t expect any of this to happen.”

“Neither did I.” He was quiet for a moment. “Are you sorry?”

“No. Are you?” She’d just had another man’s child. She wouldn’t blame him if he was.

He reached out and took her hand. “It doesn’t have to mean anything more than you want it to,” he said.

She shook her head. “These last weeks have been surreal in every way.” Now he was taking a step back, giving her the option of starting fresh when they got back.

Did she want to take it?

The idea left her feeling sad. For while she knew she shouldn’t pursue a relationship with Matteo, she knew she would miss him if she didn’t.

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