Page 115 of Forever Fickle

Thank goodness Dixie insisted on making the wedding cake!

Karen’s phone beeped, indicating she had received an email from Jace. She slid her thumb over the screen and nearly laughed.

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Dear Jana,

Love has certainly softened me… and my wife is an extraordinary woman.I’m not saying ‘no’ – let me see what I can do.

Love,

Jace

P.S. – Please don’t email Karen again to get your way. Passive-aggressive-supreme-twerp doesn’t suit you and sometimes ‘no’… means ‘NO’.

If this backfires in the slightest, doesn’t work out, or ends in epic disaster? This is on you – not either of us.

We love you and want the best for you.

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Her phone beeped againas another email from Jace popped up while she was reading this one. Quickly clicking over, she smiled tenderly at the screen.

Her husband was indeed softening up!

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My beloved Tinkerbell,

I know what is happening… without it happening.

Did I mention ‘passive-aggressive’? There were several clues in your email, and you are a crafty one, my love. Remind me never to fight with you, because you will win every time, hands down, my clever girl.

Jana wants someone to talk to, but do you think this is a good idea? I mean, I’ve seen the good (and bad) of these guys – and no one will ever be good enough for my sister… and that’s under the assumption that something would come out of it.

She could end up getting used, hurt, or worse.

We are stuck over here, and yes, the guys are with me… and yes, it would be a kindness to send everyone a little something for Christmas – but send it to me.

I have a massive jealousy and possessive streak when it comes to my wife. I’ll happily play the elf and pass out gifts to the team.

There’s a guy here that is halfway decent, but that doesn’t mean he wants a pen pal. There’s also two here that I wouldn’t recommend in the slightest. Ugh, just thinking of it is nauseating.

Let me talk to him, see if he’s got anyone or if he’s interested in having a pen pal. No promises, darling. I am only entertaining this idea for you – and only you.

By the way, I got three days of leave approved in May. I’m sorry it’s so far off but Reaper is going home for his anniversary and a few of the other guys already put in. I took the next availability I could.

I love you – always and forever.

Jace

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Beloved,

Thank you for even considering, because it makes you a hero in my book.

I can’t wait to see you in May! I will happily send gifts your way to pass out to your friends and coworkers… perhaps we should look at getting you some more sexy jammies, too?

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