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Sweat dotted Sabby's forehead as they sped up, her heart beating faster in her chest as she dug the heels of her boots into Logan's hips, urging him faster and deeper. The feeling of his chest rubbing against hers, his hips grinding against hers as he stroked in and out of her body had her pulsing with pleasure, and when she unlocked her feet to pull her knees up higher, they both were ready to explode.

Logan grabbed her thighs, pinning her knees back as he stroked deep, fast and hard now, the bed squeaking with the power of each thrust until Sabby thought the furniture might break. She didn't care, she just wanted more, and more, and more.

"So fucking good," Logan growled as he swelled inside her. "You ready, baby?"

"Fuck yeah," Sabby panted, her body trembling.

Logan thrust hard, groaning as his climax hit him, and Sabby was swept away. The heat, the feeling of his seed filling her, his pulsing deep inside her was too much, and she felt the world swim at the power of her climax. Her breath stopped, and time froze as she joined completely and totally with the man of her life.

She was complete.

When the world started up again, he was still inside her, a goofy grin on his face as he looked down at her. "You back?"

"How long was I out?" she asked. "Did I really pass out?"

"Just a moment or two I think," Logan said. "I was pretty out there myself."

"You know," she said, "I always assumed that having the same lover long term meant that sex would eventually become routine. Pleasant, but routine. You're not routine."

"Good." Logan kissed her again. "Because whatever you want, whatever you like... I'm down, Sabby. My rock goddess."

"Mmm... goddesses like to be worshiped," she purred, stroking the back of his neck with her fingers. "How about we start with that steak dinner, and then you can worship me some more?"

"And how would you like to be worshiped?" Logan asked, smirking as he heard her playful tone. "On my knees?"

"I think we can let our imagination figure something out," Sabby assured him. "My future husband."

Logan kissed her again, smiling. "My future wife."

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27

LOGAN

"Ihave to admit Goodman, the last time you were in my office for counseling, I was hoping this day would come." Major Kirk sat back in his chair, smiling faintly. "Although I didn't expect you to want to be back in here so quickly. I mean, most enlisted folks would prefer to never grace my office. Even Top, probably."

First Sergeant Austin chuckled, shrugging. "It's a culture thing, sir."

"Rightly so," Major Kirk replied. "Although I bet all of you are happy to be missing at least a bit of Motorpool Monday?"

"It could be worse, sir," Logan admitted. "So... I guess this is about my getting engaged?"

"It is," Major Kirk said, "which is why I pulled so many people from your chain in here."

It was true. His whole chain of command was one again together, not in the conference room but just Major Kirk's office. It made the office rather packed, and as Logan stood at ease on the other side of his desk, he was aware that he was definitely making waves.

This time hopefully in a good way.

"Thank you for taking the time, sir," he said, and Kirk nodded.

"Sort of have to. Goodman, as of Friday we now have a situation that needs to be addressed. The rules on fraternization are clear. As long as you were simply dating Sabby Adams, Sergeant Adams could remain as your fire team leader. But now... well, it was murky before, but it's pretty clear now. You're in a fraternization situation."

"Sir, can I say something?" Logan asked, and Kirk nodded. "I know that the rules are the rules, but if I can just say, not because she's going to be my sister-in-law but because she's just a damn good leader and NCO. No offense to any NCO in this company, I'm sure they're all good and have something to teach me. But if I could, I'd still want to stick with Sergeant Adams."

"Dammit Hollywood, don't make me get emotional," Jess whispered, and Logan saw Top's lips twitch in the ghost of a smile.

"Well then, for formality's sake then I'll ask you," Major Kirk said. "Are you willing to break off your relationship with Sabby Adams, Goodman? If so, you can stay in Sergeant Adams's fire team."

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