Page 37 of The Enforcer


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“Sorry, I don’t want you sleeping in my t-shirt.”

Trying not to sound dejected, she asked, “why not?”

“Don’t pout, baby girl, or I’ll give that mouth something better to do. As for why not, for the same reason you do not need to buy anything to sleep in or any panties. You’ll sleep naked next to me, and you're forbidden to wear any panties.”

A little shocked, she asked, “Why?”

“Mostly because Daddy gets to make the rules. But also because I like the idea of you sleeping naked next to me so I can have you anytime without having to get you naked. As for the panties, I want to be able to think about you sitting downstairs at your desk and knowing I can get to you easily. By the way, Seth said something about hiring a receptionist and giving you an office upstairs. Cerberus is growing and Chicago will be the hub in the States. You’ll need to coordinate stuff. Apparently, those plans were in the making before all this started.”

“Does that mean I can expect you to come ravage me during the day?”

Brock laughed. “Count on it. Thus, the reason for the no panties rule.”

“Last question for now. Do you want me bare below?”

“Yes, but don’t worry about it until we get back home. I have a question for you.”

“Fire away.”

“Do you like the greystone, because if you don’t…”

“I love your home. I think it’s gorgeous. I might want to personalize it a bit—it looks more like a picture in a magazine than your home…”

“You have carte blanche to do whatever you like.”

There was a discreet knock on the door, and the housekeeper delivered their meal.

“Thank you. In the future we’ll eat downstairs with everyone else,” said Alicia.

“Don’t think anything about it,” replied the housekeeper. “You all had a long flight, I suspect. Everyone appeared tired, and yet your men got organized and started their rounds. Now that I know how many of you there will be, I’ll make sure there’s always food prepared regardless of the time.”

After breakfast, they got dressed, and Alicia pulled on the jeans, tank top, and sweater Camille had purchased for her.

“Didn’t you bring anything else?” he asked.

“I did, but I really like this, and it makes me feel confident. But if you like I can change.”

“No, baby girl, you wear what makes you comfortable. If I want you in something specific, I’ll let you know. I need you to start wrapping your head around the idea of the club.”

She grinned and flung herself into his arms. “I was so hoping we’d go. I always wanted to, but I felt…”

“Like you had to stay hidden. No more hiding for you. I want my friends to meet Sonata Royale. My guess is you are far more like her than you are the quiet little office manager we thought we had.”

She nodded. “I am. I just had to hide her for so long.”

They headed down the stairs together and took two of the comm units. Brock showed her how to put it on and they went out and grabbed an SUV, then drove into town.

“How did burlesque enter your life?”

“I saw the movie with Cher and it fascinated me. So when I was looking for a way to exercise, I came across a burlesque studio that gave lessons for cash. Turns out I was good at it.”

“Damn good.”

They strolled into the records office and if anyone recognized Alicia, they kept it to themselves. They worked most of the morning without a break, combing through records.

“Oh my god!” exclaimed Alicia.

“What?” he asked, coming to her side.

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