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“How annoyed do you think Jackson will be?” Maverick asks me with an amused grin.

I reach up and stroke my thumb over his stubbly cheek. We have had one day to come around to terms with the idea of me leaving with River. Though if I’m being honest, he might get more done with me gone. Maverick will be more likely to search through the night rather than taking a break and spending time with me.

“I bet he will be more excited than you think. Now he has a reason to see you more often and you can’t run from him again.”

“It will be nice to finally catch up.” He sighs and I snort.

“Oh, Mav, you have at least a year of scowl and cold shoulders ahead of you.” I assure him, and he chuckles, shaking his head.

“Yeah, probably deserved.” He nods as he wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me close.

“Definitely deserved,” River says, stepping up to us. “You ready?” She asks and I nod, going up on my toes to press a chaste kiss to Maverick’s plush lips.

“I will see you in a week.” He says, his