“From training class,” Remy said, proving he hadn’t forgotten a thing she’d said. After their scene, he hadn’t mentioned it again.

That scene. God, she couldn’t get her head off it. Never in her life had she felt as connected to another human being than she had when Remy had wrapped her up and spoken those sweet words to her. She’d been his art, his words a natural result of what their bodies felt. They’d been so peaceful afterward, she’d kind of forgotten he’d been jealous.

Linc pulled out the cocktail shaker as Tiffany, one of the waitresses, dropped off an order. “Training class. Sweet days, my man. I will tell you that there was never a better day than when I got paired up with Lisa. You know what it’s like. You’re standing there feeling awkward in those leathers, praying you don’t get the chick with the crazy eyes. And then whoop, there crazy eyes is and she turns out to be pretty awesome.”

She slapped at his arm. “I do not have crazy eyes.”

Linc had been the best time. They’d made an agreement that first day that they were going to have fun during their training time and go their separate ways. Not once had she regretted that. Certainly not now. He was funny and sweet and not for her. They’d had fun in bed, figuring out what they liked and what they didn’t as a top and a bottom, but that had been the extent of their chemistry.

When she thought about it, it was a bit like what she’d done with Remy. She’d known she and Linc would end, but she’d been okay with it. Not once had she cried over him. She didn’t dream at night that he somehow changed his mind and took her with him when their time was up. They’d shaken hands at the end of training class. Oh, they’d also joked that if they were still without permanent partners in five years, they would take each other back, but that was all a joke. Her backup Dom.

“Yeah, Lisa and I got paired up that first night and we kind of clicked. You know how it is when you meet someone you fit with. Nice and easy. No drama,” Linc replied. “It’s so weird because I hadn’t realized how much I missed her until she walked in that door. It’s really great to have her here, you know.”

“I know how much I like having her in my life,” Remy said, his voice careful. “And that’s why I’ll make sure she gets to work on time. I can manage it, but thanks for offering to watch out for her.”