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“I don’t know, disappointed.”

“Would you turn your back on them?”

“No, never.”

“Exactly, but they’ve done nothing to help you out, only judged and hung you out to dry.”

“It isn’t as simple as that, Lacey.” He couldn’t explain about the other secret he’d kept from Jack and Will, knowing he needed to tell them first, which was another reason he was here.

“Maybe not, but it isn’t all your fault either.”

Gunner remained silent, not ready to go there yet. “Either way, I should’ve warned you after what we did in Germany and knowing you were coming here.”

“It’s fine. I didn’t get the feeling they were angry with you, just sad.”

“I have more to tell you but not tonight. I didn’t come here to seek forgiveness for my sins.”

“Why did you come?”

Gunner moved closer, his hand brushing her hip. “Because I can’t stay away from you.”

“Good because I want you here. Whatever happens with Jack and Eidolon, I know down to my soul that you’re a good man, Gunner. You may have lost sight of that, but I know it.”

Gunner cupped her nape, running his thumb over her full lips. “You make me want things I shouldn’t.”

“Like?”

“A future, Lacey.”