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I take a breath. “Triple Shield can go.”
Tony lets out a short laugh. “Seriously? Is anyone else slightly concerned that he’sbreakingnow? He hasn’t even been put in front of his dad yet.”
“I’m not breaking,” I refute.
“You look like you’re tweaking,” he retorts. “You know what, I take it back. Maybe he will fit right in with his family.”
“Shut the fuck up,” Farrow snaps.
“Tony,” Price reprimands.
“Get out,” Connor says more authoritatively. He points at his door.
Tony sighs heavily. “Yes, sir.” He exits.
Akara pockets his phone. “My guys and I will leave with Triple Shield.”
Price nods tightly, but he seems perturbed, looking between Thatcher, Farrow, and Akara. Those three aren’t just bodyguards. Being married into the famous families means they have a lot more reasons to stay than Price does.
Akara is probably smart to play fair and squash rising animosity.
Quickly, the bodyguards filter out of the office. Connor tells them he’ll call them back inside in ten or so minutes.
Ten minutes alone with Connor and Lo.
I’m not breaking. I got this.
The door clicks closed.
“You can’t smoke in here,” Connor says immediately. “I have a wife who’d already love to rip your head off your ugly shoulders and feed your testicles to piranha.”
“Her exact words,” Lo informs me with a dry smile.
Rose hates me.
The fact is cold and uglier than my shoulders.
Lo adds, “Don’t cross the demon or you’ll get clawed.”
Connor tips his head to Lo. “You know how that feels best of all, darling.”
Lo touches his heart.
“I wasn’t planning on smoking in here,” I say quietly and slip a cigarette behind my ear. “I know Rose hates it.”I know Lo does too.I pocket the cigarettes. “They’re just for later.” I look between them. “So why hasn’t Rose castrated me yet?”
“Her sister,” Connor says. “Lily told Rose not to confront you.”
My brows jump. Luna’s mom is saving my testicles and future progeny?
It’s a strange thought, considering I’ve never wanted kids, and now I’m thinking about Luna having babies. I run my fingers through my hair.
“To make this very clear,” Connor continues, “I also wouldn’t have stopped Rose if it weren’t for Lo. He said he put you through enough, and Rose didn’t need to do extra damage.”
Lo wears another half-smile. “What can I say? I was feelingcharitable.”
“I’m happy to be your favorite charity case,” I say lightly.
“Did I call you my favorite?” He feigns confusion.
