At the chaplain’s suggestion, amidst the cheers of what seemed like the entire Naval Academy, Joe tossed back Frances’s veil and planted his lips on hers. Respectfully, since they were in a church, but with a hint of what she could expect this wedding night. The wedding night… Joe broke off the k...
But he wouldn’t give Parsons the satisfaction of flinching. Or of appearing as anything but supremely confident. No one else had been called into see Parsons, so he couldn’t ask the other guys what was going on. When Parsons went on a tear, the Perseid Six liked to be unified. Parsons stared back...
Parsons wouldn’t have to risk catching her alone—their first meeting would be with plenty of onlookers. No risk of awkwardness, at least none they could openly indulge. Not that they’d be indulging in anything at work. He’d been very clear: Nothing must jeopardize their mission here. Parsons for ...