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    “So what do you do Atlas Ryker?” Darcy plopped down in her chair. I took a seat next to her, inwardly rolling my eyes at the rant I knew was coming.
    “I’m a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. I am part of a two person sn--”
    “Sergeant?” Darcy cut him off, “You’re a Marine? Oh that’s golden, Ellie. Miss. I will never, ever, in my entire life date a Marine because I’m surrounded by them and they are always up to no good . I swear you are absolutely ridiculous. I can’t believe you would even consider it. No offense, Atlas, you’re good looking at all but you do not know how many times I have heard her say no to guy after guy once she found out he was in the military.”
    “Enough, Darcy. Besides, what’s one more to add to my collection?” I chunked my sandals behind my head, digging my toes into the sand.
    “More than just your Dad?”  Atlas asked.
    “Both of my brothers are enlisted. You’ll fit in perfectly.” I shrugged, smiling at him.
    “Where are they?”
    “Quantico and Pendleton.”
    “And Staff Sergeant Keller Grant is one fine piece of man meat.” Darcy smacked her lips together. “I’d love to sink my teeth into that.” She moaned appreciatively.
    “Gross, I’ll tell Dean.”
    “Go right ahead. Dean’s good looking and all but Keller... I’d throw my panties at that man in a heartbeat, climb his fine ass like a tree.”
    “Christ Darc!” I rolled my eyes as Atlas snorted beside me. He was running his thumb over the back of my hand. Delicate designs that didn’t match the man they were coming from.
    “Just the truth, girl.”
    “Anyway...” I turned my attention to Atlas “How old is Ares?”
    “Sixteen.” The side of his mouth quirked upward as he answered.
    “I bet he’s one proud guy.”
    “He practically lives in my too small clothes. Determined to follow in my footsteps.” He nodded, staring out at the crashing waves. His eyes reflected off the ocean changing them to a deeper blue that took my breath away.
    “You’re a good role model to have.”
    “I try to be. He really doesn’t have anyone else.” Atlas admitted loud enough for only me to hear.
    “Well you’re doing a damn good job.” I squeezed his forearm gently.
    “So what did Pops say after he left?” Darcy interrupted, obviously feeling left out of the conversation.
    “The same speech he gives me almost every time I leave the house. Penis is how the Devil gets to you. Semen is poison and once you’ve had it it corrupts you and you eventually die.” I laughed. “No, just that he doesn’t want to see me hurt and he knows how young men can act.”
    “What did you say?” Darcy asked. I watched Atlas perk up next to me, leaning closer to me to hear what we were saying. His hand had slid over top of mine covering it completely. 
    “That all the best men I know are Marines. That I wasn’t going to live with twenty-five cats by myself and only date after I’m married.” I moved my hair away from my face, huffing with mock disgust. “Yes, he actually asked if that was an option.” I sighed feeling defeated once again. “I’m going to cool off.”
    “One day, Ellie, one day.” Darcy promised, rolling over onto her stomach. I stood up, stripping off my hoodie, and headed for the water.
    “Oh, dear sweet Jesus.” Atlas said loudly enough for me to hear him as he stared after me.
    “Go get her, lover boy.” Darcy laughed as Atlas jumped to his feet, pulling his own shirt over his head and ran after me. I watched over my shoulder as he closed in. In one quick move he picked me up, tossing me over his shoulder, and carried me into the water.
    “Put me down!” I threw my head back laughing, kicking my legs wildly.
    “Only in the water, beautiful. I don’t want anyone else getting to enjoy you in that lack of bathing suit.” Atlas chuckled carrying me until he was waist deep then dropped me with a splash. I came up wiping my eyes and wet hair away from my face resembling