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She gives a casual shrug “Well, like I said… I had a craving Why not share a meal with you?”

Hmm That’s not exactly what I’d hoped to hear

“It’s occurred to na from the oven and pops in the bread “That I don’t know much about you before you came to Jameson”

I blink in surprise, taking , cheesy casserole Rachel is actuallyconversation with me that doesn’t revolve around work, sex, or the baby

“Let’s see,” I say as I lean forward and prop my forearms on the counter She mimics et distracted by her cleavage “I knew I didn’t want to work on ood option I joined the Navy right out of high school and eventually became a SEAL”

Rachel laughs and shakes her head “You’re so casual about it But nothing about being a SEAL is casual”

I chuckle in response, because she’s right about that “Then let’s just say that I ht have a taste for adventure like you do”

“Why didn’t you stay in the military?” she asks

“It just wasn’t for …experience, but I didn’t want it to be a long-term career”

“How did you get hired at Jameson?”

“Just some mutual contacts with Jerico, and they put me in touch with him” I lean forith a secretive smile “Here’s a little-known fact about me The CIA actually reached out to lory in that”

Rachel laughs again, and I love the sound of it She’s always so serious, and it’s nice to see her loose and relaxed “No Definitely no glory in that type of work”

“Jaht move for me The adventure is even better, there’s plenty of downti, and the pay can’t be beaten to be honest”