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“I was,” Greer said hurriedly. “Glad that Hunter Squad was here to deal with the monster.”

“Is Jordan okay?” Frankie asked.

“Just some minor contact burns,” North answered.

Frankie sat up a little higher. “And Travis and Sam?”

Greer’s face fell. She shook her head.

“Oh, God.” Frankie pressed a shaky hand to her mouth.

“We’re going to get the dam project up and running.” Greer’s voice was firm. “In their honor.”

Frankie nodded. “It’s what they would’ve wanted.”

As the women continued to talk, I moved over to North. “How’s she doing?”

“She has a nasty concussion, but she’ll be all right. She needs rest.”

“Good work.”

North nodded. “All right, Greer. Frankie needs to rest.”

“So does Greer,” I added.

She smiled at her friend. “I’ll stop in and see you in the morning.”

“Bring me coffee,” Frankie said with a pleading look.

I followed Greer out of the infirmary. Halfway down the tunnel, she stopped.

I frowned at her. “Greer?”

She held up a hand. “I’ve already lost it once tonight. I don’t want to make it a second time. I’m just glad she’s okay.”

The welling tears in her blue eyes made me feel like dirt. “You can lose it as many times as you want.” I pulled her close.

She pressed her face to my chest. She felt so damn good in my arms.

She held on tightly. There was no sobbing this time, just silent tears that soaked into my shirt.

“I’m so glad Frankie will be fine. And so sad Travis and Sam aren’t.”

“It’s going to be all right.” I tipped her face up, brushing my thumbs across her cheeks. I liked that she was on the tall side, and I didn’t have to bend too far.

“You must think I’m weak.”

“Hardly. You’re a kickass engineer who likes to get her hands dirty, and takes care of her team. Caring doesn’t make you weak, Greer.”

She managed a smile. “You make me feel better. Thanks. It seems you can carry anything on these broad shoulders of yours.”

I’d carry anything for her. I cupped her shoulders. “I’m always here for you.”

The air between us changed. Charged. Like it had earlier between us back in her quarters. She stepped closer and I felt the tantalizing brush of her breasts against my chest.

Damn. My cock hardened.

“Jameson.” Her voice was low and sexy.