Page 90 of The Hero She Loves

He slapped Park on the back. “Always. We’re Ghost Ops. We’ve been to hell together, and no matter when or where, we’re always there for each other.”

Park looked over at his friends. Boone nodded, Shep shot him a salute, and Ren grinned.

“And if you ever want a job, you’ve always got one with Norcross Security,” Vander added.

“Thanks.”

“Now, go and get your woman.”

Park walked over to Jenna. She looked up, and he hated seeing the swelling and developing bruises on her face. She looked tired.

Most of all, she couldn’t hide the uncertainty in her eyes.

“Hey,” she said.

“Hey.” He stopped, with only inches between them.

“Olson’s gone,” she said. “He’ll die in prison.”

“He will.” He touched her face. “I could’ve killed him for this.”

“No killing. I don’t want to have to arrest you.” She swallowed. “Are you leaving with Vander and the others?”

“No. Are you leaving? Going back to Virginia?”

“No.”

He cocked his head. “No?”

“I asked for some time off. To recover.”

His heart kicked in his chest. “What are your plans for your time off?”

“Well, I was hoping there might be a nice cabin somewhere, with some peace and quiet where I can relax and recuperate.”

He wrapped his arms around her. “I might know a place.”

“Really?”

“It includes decent food and amazing sex.”

“Amazing, huh?” She smiled.

He pulled in a breath. “It also includes a man who loves you.”

She stilled.

“A man who doesn’t deserve a woman like you?—”

She pressed a finger to his lips. “Quiet. This woman disagrees. She sees a hero. One she can trust in every way. One who’ll never lie or betray her.” She paused. “You didn’t want to fall in love.”

“I know. But you changed everything. I love you, Jenna.”

Warmth filled her face. “I love you too, Park.” She went up on her toes and kissed him. “Now take me home.”

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Jenna spun on the couch, laughing. “No.”