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“When you found me—”

His head lifted, all happiness draining from his face. He pressed his finger gently to my lips, kissing against them.

“That was one of the worst moments of my life. Don’t make me relive that again. I can’t right now. Let me look at you.”

My eyes searched his. The time I’d been out had taken its toll. The haggardness was there. He was drained. But there was more. Behind that, I didn’t miss the brewing rage. It was a shadow in his stare. It was the constant tightness of his jaw as he took in my every breath. Vengeance was calling for him again, and it was only a matter of time before Jase had to choose whether or not to answer.

Chapter 29

Kody

“The lobby was checked?”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Elevators?”

“Multiple times, Sir.”

“Jase stared ahead from the backseat to the suited man who was in the passenger side of the SUV.

“And the penthouse?”

“It’s secure, Sir. We have a man outside the door and two inside waiting for you. It’s been inspected thoroughly.”

“The roof?”

“Absolutely, Sir. We’ve covered everything.”

“Stop calling me, Sir, Dominguez. I’m not your Lieutenant anymore.”

“Nope, but still my boss.”

“Colter or Jase will do.”

“Okay, Colter.” Dominguez glanced at me. “We know how important she is to you. We’re taking every precaution. No one or nothing is getting through that shouldn’t.”

Repeatedly, Jase flexed his jaw as he nodded. I looked to the SUV in front of us, refusing to turn to see the one trailing behind. It was over the top, way past my comfort zone, but I wasn’t about to say a word to Jase about it. He had every right to fear for my life. Hell, I feared for it too, but that didn’t mean having all these strange men around was easy.

“And Rian?”

“He wasn’t too happy about us, but it’s the same at his place.”

“Good. If I have to leave—”

“Leave?”

Jase’s eyes darted to me, his face and tone immediately softening. “I’m not leaving. I’m just saying worst case scenario. Emergency situation only. Come here.”

“No. My heart is weak, not my mind. Leave where?”

“Nowhere. Let me hold you.”

I could have argued, but didn’t as I allowed him to pull me in.

“Kody and Tiffany come first, Dominguez. Over everything.Over everyone. Got it?”

“I’m still right here.”