Page 212 of Tangled Like Us

I trust Akara, who knows a hell of a lot more than I do right now.

Price lets out a long breath and narrows his gaze on me. “I won’t accept your resignation.”

What the fuck is going on?

I look between all three of them. Not interrupting.

Price continues, “After the fight on Halloween, Lily and Loren Hale have requested that you or Banks return to Xander’s 24/7 detail.”Their son.

The Tri-Force only needs one of us on the team. But Akara just saved me with a package-deal lie.

My chest rises, a surge of emotion rushing through me. I’m going to keep my job as a bodyguard.

They’re not taking my radio or my gun—but where the hell am I going?

Jane.

Let me stay with Jane.

Breath imprisons my lungs.

Price picks up the tablet he’d thrown down. “We were planning on putting Banks with Xander.”

I nod stiffly.

Sensing the hammer about to drop.

“But you’re not staying on Jane’s detail after this. You sealed your own fate.”

My mind is reeling. They’re punishing me. Because they couldn’t fire me.

I try to exhale, reminding myself that I’m being given more than I thought I’d receive coming in here. And I knew there’d be consequences to my decision.

“You want me on Xander’s detail, sir?” My voice is professional. Stern.Like always.

“Correct. Your post will start soon.”

I nod. “Thank you, sir.”

He nods to me, hurt still in his brow. Hurt in all of them.

Price became a bodyguard at twenty-two for the long-haul, same age that I did, and I think he saw his longevity and leadership in me.

Sinclair is the one who relates to the military in me. I’m supposed to be like one of him.

And Akara.Him and me.He has the most reason to be upset.

I’m concerned about Jane. More than anything. Because if I’m not on her detail, then it’s wide open for the taking. “Will you put Banks with Jane, sir?” I ask.

“You’d love that,” Price snaps. “No, it won’t be your twin.”

Donnelly is up for transfer.

Donnelly, then.I’m praying.

“Her new bodyguard is going to be Tony Ramella.”

I solidify.