A Marine and a Gentleman(14)

The wives and partners of the Marines grilling on the deck surrounded him and Liam grinned. “I appreciate it.” It touched him, the ease with which this group included him.

The door opened to the deck and Brenden stuck his head inside and whistled. “Ladies! Your dinner is ready and don’t scare off my guy.”

My guy.

Liam’s grin grew. He had no idea if he was cut out for this life, but he would hang onto it for as long as it lasted. “I’m not going anywhere, sweetheart.” He winked and Brenden crooked a finger to him.

He walked out to join him, surprised—thrilled actually—when Brenden slung an arm around his shoulders and murmured, “You’re doing it again.”

“All good thoughts this time. Trust me.” He laughed and leaned into him.

Yeah. He was totally hanging out for as long as it lasted.