Part 2: ReAct

Mike Flynn took a calming breath as he stared intently at the rack.

If he concentrated hard enough, maybe he would have some answers.

But the answers to what?

He sighed as his eyes fluttered closed, his mind trying to sooth the inexplicable tightness in his chest.

He could still taste her, his tongue skimming his lips in remembrance. He could still feel her warmth underneath his fingertips, hear her muffled cries, her eyes dark with desire. He gulped as he tried to still the sudden surge of hormones. God, he wanted her under him.

He ran his hands through his hair as he tried to banish the memories.

In less than five minutes time, he had to be the Lieutenant Commander of the HMAS Hammersley.

And he knew in five minutes, he would have to come face to face with his Executive Officer.

When all he wanted was his Kate.