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Chapter 19

Memories keep them safe and protected, along with our wife, when it’s needed. Correct?” I say, and he nods.

“I’m well aware of what this position entails, and I can assure you, the kids and your wife will be in good hands,” he says as Hazel reaches for him again.

“May I please hold her?” he asks, and I nod, stepping towards him. She damn near leaps out of my arms into his, cuddling into his neck. She brings her hands up to his face, placing it on his cheek.

“Hey, sweet girl,” he says to her as her eyes light up and a drooly smile stretches across her face. “Hazel, right?” he asks, looking up at me, and I nod.

“Yes, Hazel. She’s almost seven months old,” I say, and he smiles, tickling her belly, causing her to giggle. Jaxon comes to sit next to him, trying to climb into his lap, and I step back and watch their interaction. I’ve never seen my kids comfortable with strangers, but this man draws to them. I’m not sure how to feel about it, and I wonder what the others will think.

“So, are you also aware that you will live on the grounds, specifically in the pool house in the back?” I ask, and he nods.

“I do, and that’s fine,” he says, playing with both kids.

“One more thing,” I say, and he looks up at me. “If you even think about sticking your dick in my wife, I will carve your heart out of your chest and shove it down your throat,” I threaten, and I swear a small smile pulls from his lip, but as fast as it was there, it disappears.

“I understand. I’ve cleared all your security checks, both verbal and virtually. Let me prove to you that I can be a good asset to you and your family,” he states, and I nod.

“I like you, Zayn, but I’m not the one who gets the final say. The queen will be arriving soon, and she’s the one you need to impress. She’s not like most women. So buckle up and enjoy the Chaos.” I smile, and his eyes widen for a second as he continues to play with the kids. I leave the room for a moment to grab the kids a snack when I hear the alarm go off, alerting me my girl has arrived. Oh, and Spade too.