“No, sir.”
“Seven-eight, are you getting tired?”
“No, sir.”
“Then why are you holding up your line?”
“Sorry, sir.” He picks up his pace just a little. Cole nods to a medic to watch this one for vertigo.
Cole continues down the line of men. “This isn’t for the weak, candidates. If you can’t make it here, what makes you think you can make it out there?” His voice booms throughout the building. “You’re part of a team, and if you forget you are a part of a team, then we will send you home. If you can’t follow orders, we will send you home. If you don’t pull your own weight, we will send you home. It’s all mental, do you understand me?”
“Yes, Colonel!” they all yell.
“Now, on your feet. You have five minutes to get your gear and check the information outside.”
“Colonel Logan,” Major Paul calls, catching his attention from the men. “You have a visitor.” Paul’s face gives nothing away, but he can probably see a ping of excitement spread through Cole. He nods, signaling for Mark Lopez to take over.
Cole briskly walks over to the main building. The cold air wipes his face, making his eyes sting. His stomach is in his throat as he opens the double doors and heads to the front desk.
“Hi, Colonel,” the receptionist greets him. He nods outside with a little wink.
The moment he steps outside, his eyes lock on hers, and everything in his body comes alive. God, he loves this woman. A sexy smile runs across her lips then she breaks out in a full sprint, jumping into his arms and wrapping her legs around his waist.
“Hi, baby.” She grins, her eyes sparkling with need.
“Hi.” His voice is husky as he grips her body tighter around him. She wiggles, feeling how turned on he is. He’s been deprived of her for five days, and he’s been hard since he left her that night. He sees Keith grinning behind him before he waves goodbye.
“Is this allowed?” she asks suddenly, looking around at where they are. She tries to free herself from his grip, but he grabs her head, slamming her lips to his, needing to taste her. She squeaks but gives in, running her hands through his hair and giving it a hard pull. “Cole,” she pants, “your room, now.”
He drops her to the ground, takes her bag in one hand and her hand in the other, and beelines it to his room. Her laughter only makes him pick up the pace.
“Hey, Savi.” Mark grins from the stairway, blocking his path to his release.
“Move,” Cole grunts.I need this woman under me now.
Mark’s eyes light up. He fucking knows what he’s doing. “So, Savi, how has it been—?”
“Move, Mark.” Savannah laughs, shoving him out of the way and leading Cole to his bedroom.
Cole turns over his shoulder. “Cover my next shift.”
“Yeah.” He chuckles and goes to leave, but not before he calls out, “Don’t break any furniture.”
“No promises,” Savi whispers, stopping at the top of the stairs. She looks up at him and licks her lips. “It’s been, like, a hundred and twenty-three hours since I’ve seen you. I almost forget what you feel like.”
“In that case, let me remind you.” Cole unlocks the door and barely has it shut when he grabs her and pushes her up against the wall. His knee is between her legs, holding her in place as he yanks off his shirt and unbuckles his belt. She manages to remove her shirt in record time too. He removes her pants and panties as she grips his shoulders and jumps up, wrapping her legs around his waist.
“I’ve missed you.” She giggles as his grin grows wider.
“Let me show you how much I have. Shower with me?” he asks, and she nods, running her hands through his hair and giving it a small tug. He growls as he walks them into the bathroom.
She yelps when he places her on the cold counter. “Sorry.” He laughs as he tugs his pants off and starts the water.
Her gaze drops to his erection, and she lets out a hungry moan. “You can make it up to me.”
“I intend to, a few times.” He grips the back of her knees and tugs her forward, and his fingers slip inside her easily. “Mmm, you were ready for me.” He groans as he pushes his fingers in further, feeling her velvet insides squeeze around him.
“I’m always ready when it comes to you, Cole.” She flops her head against his chest. “Please, I need you.”