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up.”
    He pushed away from them and headed toward their table, but Jasmine wasn’t there yet.   As he searched the dwindling crowd for her, he realized she was still up on the flagstone terrace, talking to one of the other Marines.
    Jealousy flooded him as the man cradled her cheek, leaned close, and kissed the side of her face.
    * * *
    “I’m okay,” Jasmine said and Trevor smiled sadly, bent, and brushed his lips across her cheek.
    When he stepped back, he said, “I’m glad, Doc.   We were all so worried about you and wondering how you’ve been doing since you haven’t answered any of our e-mails or phone calls.”
    She shrugged and looked away from him.   With a heavy sigh, she said, “I just needed a little time to think about things.   Decide what to do.”
    “Did you think we'd talk you out of shore duty?   We only want what’s best for you,” Trevor said.
    “I know.   But I feel guilty leaving you all,” she confessed and shook her head.   “I’m still wondering if I shouldn’t go back.”
    “For a few months?   That makes no sense, Doc.   You made the right decision about that.”
    She nodded and caught sight of Tommy marching toward them, his normally smiling lips set in a grim line.   Trevor tracked her gaze and as he saw the other man, he frowned and said, “I hope you’re making the right decision about him, Doc.   He’s not like us.”
    No, he wasn’t , Jasmine thought.   And maybe that’s just what she needed right for tonight.
    “I’m okay with him, Trevor.   I like him.”
    Trevor snared her gaze with his.   “You don’t know him, Doc.   Maybe all he wants is a one night stand.”
    She shrugged.   “Maybe that’s all I want, Trev .   Don’t worry,” she said and ran her hand down the front of his uniform in a calming gesture.
    Tommy arrived at just that moment and followed that slow stroke of her hand.   “Is everything okay, here?” he asked.
    “Totally, man,” Trevor said, raising his hands as if in surrender before facing her.   “Just call if you need the cavalry.”
    She rose on tiptoes and skimmed a brotherly kiss across his cheek.   “I will.   Now go enjoy yourself.”
    With a spirited salute, Trevor pivoted on one heel and sauntered away.
    Tommy watched his retreating back and asked, “What was that all about?”
    She tucked herself against him and he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.   She eased her hand beneath his tuxedo jacket and rubbed it back and forth across his chest.   “Probably the same thing you’re little talk with Jase was about, namely, what you and I are doing together.”
    He dipped his head to meet her gaze.   “What are we doing together?”
    “Having fun,” she said, grabbed hold of his hand, and pulled him toward the dance floor.

 
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 7
    During their absence from the reception, the live band had been replaced with a DJ who was spinning one fast dance song after another.   Many of the older guests had left, leaving only the younger crowd for an after-party that was becoming increasingly raucous.
    The excitement and joy was infectious.   Jasmine danced like there was no tomorrow and for them, there probably wasn't.   She let herself enjoy moving to the heavy bass beats with Tommy, who luckily wasn't doing an imitation of Drunk Dad Dancing.   He moved with grace, sexiness, and the ever present humor, smiling and laughing with her as they danced and even sang the choruses of some of the more popular tunes.
    When the DJ finally offered the crowd a break with a sensual slow tune, Tommy didn't hesitate to reach out and wrap his arms around her waist to urge her close.
    She went willingly, caught up in the magic of what had been an amazing night so far.   Enjoying the feel of his strong body moving in time to the beats and the brush of his legs against hers.
    She pressed herself closer, needing to feel all that male strength and against her belly, his cock slowly hardened and became an