Page 13 of Love and Loyalty

“I wanted to discuss certain strategies we can take to avoid being forced in vulnerable situations like Smith was. Should we incorporate training focusing on possible measures to take when faced with unforeseen circumstances like that?”

“But we already have Crisis Management and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training. I think we need basic tools that can help in those situations.”

“That's a good idea.”

“Yeah, basically a well-equipped med box, flashlights, blankets, maps, pocketknives, ropes, and the like.”

“Come on, most soldiers carry these things anyway, don't they?”

“They do, but its impossible to have everything on you all of the time. And no mission should be considered too small for these things.”

Isabel knew she was smart, but this sounded like Drew understood her keenness on safety. “We'll be particular about these things. I don't want any casualties.”

“Izzy, I know you were scared about Smith and the attackers coming up on us. But I want you to know that nothing that happened there was your fault. You're trying your best, you are excellent at your job and I see you,” Drew said and she reached and took one if Izzy’s hands in her own.

Izzy felt herself melting at Drew’s touch. She should pull away. She knew she should pull away. But, she didn’t.

“You do?”

“I do, milady. I see your beautiful brown eyes dotted with concern for all members of your team. I see you hitting your head in frustration. I see you biting the skin at the edges of your fingernails when you are stressed. And I just want to tell you that I'm here for you.”

Drew leaned in closer and smiled reassuringly. “I'm here for you, anytime and any day.”

Isabel was taken aback with that smile; something warm was fluttering in her stomach, and she couldn't control it.

She was going to kiss Drew. She knew she was.

As she closed the space between them and captured Drew’s lips in her own, it felt like the most natural thing in the world. She wanted Drew. She wanted her so very badly.

Her senses were heightened in delight. She instinctively plunged her tongue deeply into Drew's awaiting mouth, where it was enveloped in warmth. This sent shivers of pleasure coursing through her, prompting a soft gasp to escape her lips.

She felt Drew’s hands beginning to roam her body.

Izzy pulled away for a second. She saw where this was going and she needed absolute consent. Even though she knew from the hunger in Drew’s kiss that Drew wanted this as much as she did.

“Are you sure? Are you sure this is what you want?” Izzy said and Drew fixed her gaze and took her right hand running her fingers over Izzy’s lips.

“More than anything. I’ve wanted you like this since the first time I saw you.” Drew ran her fingers down over Izzy’s collarbone and Izzy felt a shudder run through her. They were both dressed casually as it was evening and down time. Drew’s fingers reached the hem of Izzy’s shirt and pulled it up and over her head and Izzy raised her arms to allow it.

She felt vulnerable suddenly, sitting next to Drew on the sofa in just her bra. The open fire was burning out. It could do with another log, but it wasn’t going to get one, not right now. She noticed Drew’s eyes drop to her breasts and she felt an insistent throb between her legs. She liked Drew’s eyes on her body.

“We must keep this secret though. If we do this, I mean,” Izzy said, firmly.

“Baby, we are doing it.” Drew’s hands reached behind her back and unhooked her bra and Izzy felt her breasts spill free as Drew pulled the bra off each arm and threw it to the floor with her shirt.

Drew looked over her body and smiled appraisingly. “You are so fucking gorgeous, you know Lieutenant Colonel Isabel Oakley.”

Izzy smiled. “Promise me,” she said quietly, aware that she was in no position to be making commands with her breasts on display.

“I promise we will keep it secret.” Drew ran her hands lightly over Izzy’s body, and Izzy felt her nipples harden under Drew’s soft touch.

Oh my god.

Izzy felt herself squirming with how turned on she was.

She needed this. It had been so long since she had had sex. Such a very long time and she wanted this so badly. There was no going back now.

“Lift your hips.” Drew was now on her knees, unfastening Izzy’s pants and pulling them off of her. Closely followed by her panties.