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Carina frowns, and I can see the wheels in her head spinning. “What about Skye?”
“What about her?” I ask.
“I know who she is, Arran. She seemed so familiar, I decided to do some digging last night. Turns out, I saw her face plastered all over the news a week or so ago when her father was killed. She’s one of Thomas Cameron’s daughters.”
Noah’s eyes snap to me. “Judge Thomas Cameron?”
“Oh yes, I heard about that,” Emily says. “It was a really brutal murder at some fancy club.”
“What is Thomas Cameron’s daughter doing with you?” Noah asks.
I ignore him, focusing my attention on Carina. “What’s your point?”
“My point is, the daughter of a judge who was literally gutted and displayed might have some enemies. And I think you’re protecting her from those enemies.”
Chancing a glance at Noah, I confirm the confusion and anger building behind his eyes. After all, why would the daughter of the man he killed on my order be under my protection?
“You’re clever, Carina. You sure you don’t want to work for me?”
Luca practically growls. “Keep your fucking offers to yourself, Maxton.”
“Good morning.” We all turn to see Skye standing in the doorway, wearing the light-blue shirt and black leggings Carina lent her. “Did I miss anything?”
“Only that everyone thinks one of your enemies blew up Arran’s house,” Gunn states matter-of-factly before he takes a swig of his green goo. “God, this shit is nasty.”
“Uh…” Skye blinks nervously, obviously surprised at being the topic of conversation so soon.
Carina waves a hand in Gunn’s direction. “Don’t mind his gruff manner. He’s usually better behaved. Why don’t you grab something to eat and come join us?”
We all watch as she serves herself a plate of fruit and cheese. When she’s done, I stand and extend my arm to her, encouraging her to sit beside me. “Skye, you met Luca and Carina last night. This hung-over mess is his first man, Gunn. Beside him is Rowan, and that there is Noah and his girlfriend, Emily.”
Emily is the only one who stands and offers a handshake, while Noah scowls at both Skye and me. “Pleased to meet you. I apologize for my fiancé. He’s forgotten his manners too.”
“Nice to meet everyone.” Skye sets her plate down and sits. “So everyone thinks it’s one of my enemies?”
“Who’s after you, Skye? And why?” Rowan asks.
She pushes some of her cantaloupe around on her plate. “My father did have enemies. Men he owed money to. They think I have money.”
“Do you?” Carina asks.
“No.” Skye shakes her head and lifts her hands, palms up. “I don’t have anything.”
“Do you have any idea who killed your father?” Luca questions.
Noah chokes on a piece of bacon and we all turn to him. Emily slaps him on the back. “Are you all right?”
He nods as he takes a drink of water. “Just went down the wrong pipe.”
Skye begins to become noticeably frazzled as the questions remain focused on her. “No. I have no idea who’s come after us.”
Rowan’s brow furrows. “Us who?”
“She has a younger sister,” I state. “Maisel.”
“Maisie,” she corrects. “But she’s not a part of any of this.”
“So it’s just you?” Carina presses. “Where is your sister?”
