“The women can decide for themselves,” Mack says, meeting Travis’s eyes. “But look at me, man. You think, even before it all went to shit, I had a lot of days when I wasn’t somebody’s target?” I stare at him, strangely affected by his words. He’s big and handsome and rock hard. He’s still a soldier even though the Army as we knew it doesn’t exist anymore. Travis’s mouth tightens almost imperceptibly as he holds Mack’s gaze. “Yeah. Yeah. Got it. Thanks. Be glad to have you with us.” He looks over at Anna. “You’re in too?” “I’m in. I’ll talk to Maisey and Jenna, but I’m sure they’ll follow our
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