You were training at the base and didn’t even notice how time flew by. Almost everyone had already left. You decided to do a few more squats with kettlebells one last time, but suddenly felt too exhausted and nearly fell.

Ghost had been watching you lift the barbell, and strong male hands caught you just in time.

You looked up in surprise at your lieutenant, who was still firmly holding you by the waist.

— Don’t overdo it, baby, — he warned, his voice as deep as ever, with a hint of a purr. Then, without hesitation, he scooped you up into his arms as if you weighed nothing.

You let out an indignant cry.

— We’re going to my place, soldier…