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I can't help but sigh. He's not entirely wrong. There's no denying that both Fallon and I are drawn to Jade in a way that's hard to explain. But it's not just physical attraction. There's something about her that's captivating, almost otherworldly.

"It's not just about that," I say, trying to choose my words carefully.

"We need her, Hawk. And you know that. She's the key to getting what we need from the ACB's intelligence wing. We can't do this without her."

Hawk's expression softens, and he rubs a hand over his face. "I know, man. I get it. But it's not going to be easy for me to be around her."

"I know," I say, placing a hand on his shoulder. "But we'll figure it out. We'll come up with a plan and we'll make it work."

Hawk nods, but I can tell he's still hesitant. I don't know how to convince him he should trust her, so I gesture up onto the deck.

"Let's go talk to her," I say. "I already sent Fallon up to get showered and changed. He smelled like ass after his night in the mess hall."

"He was in bad shape," Hawk mutters. "No thanks to you."

My shoulders lift slightly, ready to take on Hawk...but I shouldn't. "I'm going to let that slide."

"What--you gonna fight me now?" Hawk asks.

I wince. "Ouch."

We walk out into the sunlight then make our way across the deck, back toward Fallon's place. I try to ignore the itch on the back of my neck, the one that makes me jealous that Fallon is alone with her. He might be fucking her right now.

And he has a right to...because she wants him, she loves him, she belongs to both of us.

I'm going to have to get used to that.

As we approach Fallon's room, I can hear the muffled sounds of water running and the occasional creak of the bed. My heart races, and I can feel my body respond to the sound of Jade's pleasure. I swallow hard and take a deep breath, trying to calm myself down before I go in there.

Hawk and I exchange a look, and he nods at me. "You go first," he says. "I'll hang back a bit."

I nod, grateful for his understanding. I push open the door and step inside, taking in the sight of Fallon and Jade tangled up in the sheets. He's on top of her, kissing her neck, their bodies entangled. And I'm shocked, but...

...I like the sight of it.

The sight of my best friend fucking my mate.

I'm painfully hard in a heartbeat, but I tamp it down and clear my throat. Hawk steps up behind me, and I glance back to see him avert his eyes. He's not into this...not yet. But he will be soon.

And then we'll all be fucking her.

Together.

Packed up, like we were always meant to be.

21

Jade

Wegetcleanedupand dressed, and then we all sit down in Fallon's room. We crack the windows open to get some fresh air and to cool it down, and so we keep our voices low to make sure people don't overhear us.

"So," Rafe says, taking control. "Now that your heat's over and we've...I don't know..."

"Calmed the hell down?" Fallon snickers.

Rafe shoots him a glare, while Hawk looks irritated like they're about to start fighting again. It's tense for just a second, then Rafe sighs.

"Right," he mumbles. "Now that we've calmed the hell down--now thatI'vecalmed the hell down...we should talk about why we're all really here."

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