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“I don’t like it.” Now they were being micromanaged, but noteven by their own boss.

She shook her head. “I don’t either. Now, I doubt every move we make.”

At her continued use of the word “we,” a warmth settled in his chest. They may not know exactly what was going on, but he liked that they were working as a team. Another vibration against his back reminded him it was time to leave. He rose and held his hand out to her. “I think we should get back toour charge.”

Joy placed her hand in his, a shy smile on her face. “Thank you. I enjoyed our break.”

He cupped her cheek in his other hand. “I did, too.” He gave her a light kiss on the lips, not completely comfortable with the caring he saw in her eyes.

After their assignment, if they both still had jobs and if Cameron was still their boss, there was no guarantee they would see much of eachother. That thought had his gut tightening. He didn’t like that at all.

“Shall we?” Joy’s brow rose with her question as she phased.

“Aye.”