Page 17 of Loved by a SEAL

“I noticed you left alone with your friend.”

Sarah’s heartbeat increased, but she smiled, not willing to let him ever know the effect he had on her. “Is that a SEAL motto or something? Always be vigilant? Because I can take care of myself.”

“I’m sure you can,” he said.

“Yet you still watched me leave last night.”

He raised an eyebrow.

“On that note, I need to go grab something for Alison. I didn’t mean to get sidetracked into yet another lengthy debate. Try not to throw her in any ice baths while I’m gone.”

“I’m not sure Evan would allow that,” Ryan said coolly.

Sarah called out across the yard to Alison, telling her she’d be right back with her business card. Her nephew raced over at that moment, asking her to play hide-and-seek with him. By the time she turned back around, planning to taunt Ryan into joining them, he was gone.

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