Finding Dani (Once a Marine, Always a Marine Book 3) (18 page)

“And we need to help Dani get dressed,” Elizabeth said with a grin. “You can help her undress later; I promise.”

“Okay, okay,” he said, hands raised and backing out. As much as he would’ve enjoyed a quickie before the actual nuptials, he wanted her to be his wife before he made love to her again. “I love you, Red. See you downstairs in thirty minutes. I’ll be the one in front waiting anxiously.”

He watched the love shine out of her eyes as she smiled at him. “I’ll be there.”

And he went out and closed the door behind him. Then he went into his brother’s room and sat down on the bed. Even after all these years, the room still smelled like his brother. Nothing had been moved or changed either. It wasn’t a shrine, but it didn’t feel empty and cold either. Damon wanted some time alone with his twin. He was quiet for a long time, collecting his thoughts and letting his brother’s presence infuse his soul. Damn, he missed him. His other half.

“Thank you, Gabe. For bringing her into our lives,” he said. He had a photo in his hands. The one of himself and Gabriel, with Dani in the middle smiling into the camera. The way it was, and the way it always would be. The three of them together. Only Gabriel was watching over them and Damon felt that he would be happy for them both.

“I’ll take care of her, I promise.”

With his head bowed, he heard her, but didn’t see her. He must have lost track of time because when he looked up and saw Dani in her wedding gown, she stole his breath. She touched his cheek and rubbed her thumb softly over his lips. There were no tears on her face, only love and understanding.

“We’ll take care of each other.”

“Forever,” he whispered. It was a vow that he’d keep for the rest of their lives.

Other Titles By Kori David:

In Zach’s Arms
(Once a Marine, Always a Marine: Book 1)

Romance author, Elizabeth Russell lives alone, works alone, and that’s that way she likes it. No ties, no relationships, no complications. But when her apartment is broken into and it looks more personal than per-chance, she finds herself running to the only person who can protect her—too bad he also has the most potential to crush her world. 
 

Former Marine turned securities expert, Zach Steele doesn’t do regret or second chances. So when a sexy heartbreak from his past shows up on his doorstep, desperate for a safe place to crash, his first reaction is,
Hell no.
But with a stalker quickly closing in and the only woman he’s ever loved looking up at him like he’s still “that” guy, Zach offers up his protection. Working together to bring her stalker down brings them closer than ever, and Zach realizes that it’s not just Elizabeth’s life that’s in danger . . . but also his guarded heart.
 

Lily’s Outlaw
(Once a Marine, Always a Marine: Book 2)

When photojournalist, Liliana Richardson, agrees to go on assignment in Arizona, she has no idea it could cost her everything. But one wrong picture at the right moment puts her on a lethal drug cartel’s hit list. Kidnapped and held poisoner in a border town, she is certain her life is over, until the bad boy from her past shows up. Now she’s on the run with the only man who ever made her want more. Problem is: She knows she can trust him with her life, but not her heart.

 

Security specialist and former Marine, Jesse James Calhoun, follows a strict code. Work hard, play hard, and never get too involved. When he gets information that the wild girl from his past needs help and fast, he’s ready, willing, and able to neutralize the threat. But the spoiled girl he knew is all grown up and has a secret that someone is willing to kill for. Can he keep them alive long enough to uncover her secret? Or will she leave before he can stop a killer, taking his heart with her.

Table of Contents

Copyright

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

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