Alecia opened her eyes, and her smile widened. Something warm and sharp ran through her, making her stretch out her toes. He looked so handsome. The fabric of the uniform highlighted the muscles in his arms and his chest. The red contrasted with the dark locks of his hair.

She slid off the bed, walked over to him and placed her hands on his chest. “You look so hot.”

“Really,” he said as he wiggled his eyebrows.

She opened her mouth to speak but before she could, Ryder grabbed her by the hips and yanked her close to him, kissing her passionately — the brim of the hat bumping up...