“Liar.”
I smile, not sure if she can see it or not. “You’re right. I was wondering if you’d fuck me before we escape, in case we don’t make it. I don’t want to die a virgin.”
She punches me in the arm, softly as though she doesn’t want to damage me. “You’re not a virgin. And I’ve heard the rumor.”
I tilt my head, immediately on guard. “What rumor?”
“You and Colton.”
I smother the snort that wants to form. “Not a rumor. Not serious. We’re just having fun. I’m not prepared to go months without, and no matter where I’ve been deployed, there are always a few guys who felt the same.”
“So you’re bi?”
I shrug. My shoulders are stiff because I spend most of the day being still, which helped the hole in my side. “Call it what you want, military flexible? Bisexual? I don’t care. I do care that there’s rumors though. We try to be discreet.”
Mostly because there’s always some guy who takes it upon himself to beat the crap out of those who are finding a bit of joy while stuck in some shit hole.
Which is exactly what I’m doing here. I’m predictable, and I don’t know how I feel about that.
“I noticed, because I was watching.”
“Watching him or me?” I shouldn’t care. The idea of having her in bed with us isn’t new. To either of us. But Ash always seemed out of reach. A level above our grubby hands. She’s smart and we shoot things.
I’m smart enough to understand there’s a difference. So as much as I can talk to her about home, I’ve never taken it further. The others won’t like it if I make a move. Among the four of us, we have a pact. No one gets her unless she makes the approach.
It was never said out loud, but it’s there.
However, I think being shot negates the unspoken vow and I get a free pass at Ash. Which I’ve taken and she didn’t leap on.
Maybe she doesn’t enjoy being tied up. I’m not that keen either.
She’s silent for far too long before she speaks. “Both. When you lot are working out, there’s a lot to look at.”
“Is that right?” She’s watched us both. What else would she like to watch? Or do? Would she join in with us?
“Yeah. I’m allowed to look.”
“You’re allowed to touch to. I think this counts as a different post code.”
She smothers a laugh. That’s more like it. The less freaking out, the better.
“So do you want to put your hands in my pants?”
She sighs. “Sure, though this is not how I thought it would be.”
“Me either.” Most guys don’t want a woman to hold their dick while they take a piss. “But we can talk about that after.”
Because I like that she has thought about it. About us…or did she include Colton and the others too?
CHAPTER8
Colton
I pace the meeting room,unable to keep still. I should find something useful to do, even getting a few hours' rest would be better. But I’ve cleaned my weapons and checked my gear and I’m too wired to sleep. I’m ready to roll when Priest gives the word.
If he gives the word.
After finding the vehicle, Hargrave and I poked around at the village nearby and asked questions, but no one wanted to talk. Getting involved with another soldier is always a bad move. In the past, it was sex and a way to blow off steam which didn’t involve fighting or training. This time it’s different, or is for me.
