With good reason.
While he didn’t like it, there was no one better to step up and add to his security than a Marine.
Kate jumped into the conversation.
“I have the information from the president, Commissioner Warner. You can deal with me directly.”
He lifted a brow.
“And you are?” he asked.
Elizabeth did the introductions.
“This is Director Kate Natalia, the new Director of the FBI,” she said. “And my friend.”
That told him all he needed to know.
Now, he stared.
“Wait. Are you the same Kate who took down the senators? Now, you’re her boss?”
She shrugged.
“Partner. Boss is…meh. I like being a team player. From here on out, I’m here to back her up, and I’ll get you everything you need. I want an open door to the local police to ensure we’re all safe.”
Jack just stared.
And Elizabeth shared.
“He used to bang the old boss.”
He gasped.
“BEFOREI found my wife and had babies with her. Are you trying to get me killed? He’s my brother-in-law,” he said, pointing at Raphael. “And he’s going to helpMY WIFEkill me,” he added as Nova gave them a little finger wave.
“I’m the wife. He’s not banging anyone but me, or we have a mass casualty situation going on,” she stated. “Oh, and I will have my bestie Raphael ride shotgun. My brother, Saint, will insist.”
Kate laughed.
“Another Marine? The place is filthy with them,” she joked. Then, Kate shook Jack’s hand to officially make the greeting count.
Elizabeth shared, so Kate was caught up.
“Yeah, Nova used to be on my security detail, until Jack stole her away. Come to think about it, he has always fucked my friends. Does that make me an unwilling wing man?”
He gasped again.
“Jesus. I’m a dead man.”
Nova opened her mouth, and Jack put his hand over her lips to silence her.
“You already own my balls. Let me have a little dignity, Wife.”
She snorted.
Now, Kate was curious.
“Is everyone in DC Elizabeth’s friend?” she asked. “A commissioner, a few cops, a homicide captain, and a slew of soldiers. You’re collecting badges and security.”
