Page 69 of Delta Force: Colt
Brett arched a brow as the door shut behind Cannon. “You sure? I’d understand if you didn’t want to give up being an operative. McCormick was right about that. You’re one hell of an officer.”
“Screw McCormick. And yeah. I’m sure. Never wanted it. You, on the other hand…” She lifted up, kissed his jaw. “I believe you have a promise to keep.”
“That so?”
“To pick up where we left off the other night.”
“Pretty sure I already did that.”
“Try, again.”
“As soon as you tell me why he chose Phantom.”
She nipped his jaw, then licked the slight hurt. “It’s because no one ever knew if I was really there or just a figment of their imagination.”
His smile damn near blinded her. “That sounds like a challenge. And you know I love a good challenge. Probably why I love you so damn much.”
“Twenty-four minutes, soldier.”
“And you’re going to be coming for twenty-three of those. So, deep breath,Phantom. Things are about to get real.”
