Page 47 of SEAL's Sunshine
“Yup. I think he was disappointed I didn’t have any leftovers and he had to eat his food.”
“I bet. I’d be too after smelling the Chinese food.”
“I need to take him for a walk. I don’t want to leave you alone, so you get to come too.”
“A walk sounds wonderful.”
* * *
While Miranda was talkingto her mother, Cam checked in with Jake. They hadn’t heard anything from Tex yet, which wasn’t a good sign. He’d hoped that he’d have identified the other shooter or at least some known associates by now. Grabbing the gun from the drawer he tucked it in his waist and pulled his shirt down to keep it hidden before going back into the living room. With any luck, Miranda wouldn’t notice.
After he finished clearing away dinner and putting her leftovers in the refrigerator, they took Halo out for a walk.
“I can’t believe he hasn’t had to go all afternoon.”
“He’s a good dog and soldier.”
“That’s for sure,” she said as they walked to the crosswalk. Cam checked their surroundings before crossing the street. Halo was calm and hadn’t detected any threats either.
“Do you think we can go to the beach tomorrow? Or will you have to go to work again?”
“The beach sounds great. Are you going to wear your new suit? It looked fantastic.”
“Maybe. Probably.”
“No pressure, Sunshine. But you looked amazing.”
“Thank you, but I think you might be a wee bit prejudiced.”
“I don’t think so. Meghan said the same thing.”
“How about we change the subject?” She was adorable and totally oblivious to her beauty. He was so used to dating women who thought they were all that and a bag of chips. Meeting her and Meghan had been a real eye-opener. It was no wonder he didn’t want to let Miranda out of his sight.
“What would you like to talk about?”
“Tell me more about your family. Other than your sister, you haven’t mentioned them. I don’t even know where you grew up.”
“My dad was in the Navy too, did his twenty-five years and retired. I grew up in Virginia Beach, so this is home for me. My sister lives in New York now, but my parents are still here.”
“Do you see them a lot?”
“Not as much as I should. But I talk to them at least once a week when I’m home. And we always spend the holidays together as long as I’m not on a mission.”
“Will I get to meet them?”
“Of course. I didn’t think we’d have time this trip, but since you’re going to move here…” He left it hanging because they’d never finished that discussion. “You are going to move in with me right?”
“Are you asking?”
“Fuck yeah, I am. I’ll beg if I have to.” Miranda giggled and looked like she was considering it. “Wait, you’re not going to make me beg, are you?”
Before she had a chance to answer, Halo growled. “What is it?” Cam asked the dog. Glancing around, he didn’t see anything, but Halo had. He noticed movement in the trees across the parking lot just before the first shot rang out, followed by four more. It wasn’t the same as the machine gun drive-by, but he didn’t doubt it was the same crew.
“Get down, now,” Cam yelled, as he pushed Miranda down to the ground. Then he let Halo off his leash. “Go get him.” The desire to chase the shooter warred with the need to keep her safe and her safety won out. With his gun in one hand and his phone in the other, he dialed Jake.
“Under fire near the apartment.” Then he disconnected the call and called nine-one-one. For the second time in two days, he’d had to shield her from gunfire, and he was furious.
“Are you okay?”
