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I’d awoken to an empty bed, but it was somewhat warm, so I knew Fred hadn’t left long ago and had slept with me the whole night. I’d hoped to shower together and maybe enjoy each other before our day, but I’d take the fact that he stayed all night as a good sign.
Once I was washed and dressed, I made my way down the stairs and was just outside the dining room when I heard Aiden’s voice.
“An entourage to the police station. You can’t be serious.”
I stormed in, ready to tear him limb from limb for speaking to Fred like that, only to discover he was talking to Zion.
“I have my orders.”
“From him.” He jerked his head my way, having seen me enter.
“Actually, they were my orders.” Fred came in through the kitchen, holding a mug of steaming coffee. He kept his eyes on Aiden as he took a sip.
“That’s a bad idea, Fred. How’s it going to come off if we pull up with three big black SUVs?”
Fred shrugged and slowly walked over to his seat. I’d never seen him so sure of himself and wondered if I had anything to do with it.
“I suspect they’ll think I’m taking extra precautions since someone is clearly trying to kill me.”
“It’s a bad look,” Aiden argued.
“I’m not taking any risks.” Fred sat and lifted the dome from his plate. I moved over to my seat and didn’t interrupt. I rather enjoyed watching Fred like this.
“You risk a lot if you bring all of them. It should just be the two of us. I’ll keep you safe; I’ve done it for years.”
Fred nodded as he cut his pancakes. “So you keep reminding me.”
“What the hell does that mean?”
I was about to stand and drag him out of the room. His disrespect was getting out of hand.
Fred held up his hand. “Perhaps it would be better if you sat this one out, Aiden.”
The man’s eyes widened. Anger and a hint of embarrassment shone through. “What?”
“Since you seem to think all my choices are wrong, I’d hate to subject you to them.”
“I’m not sitting here and twiddling my thumbs while you’re out there with an assassin brigade all by yourself.”
Fred put his silverware down and pushed his plate to the side. Hands folded together, he regarded Aiden sternly.
“First, you’ll do what I say you’ll do. Second, this assassin brigade has proved themselves to me as a trusted ally. You either step in line and start working with them, or I’ll find someone who will.”
Aiden’s glare was utter contempt and if he’d wielded a magical power, I’d have feared he’d eviscerate Fred. He moved his attention to me.
“I see how it is.”
“I really hope you do.” Fred’s voice rose.
“Oh, I do…sir.”
He knew. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind that Aiden knew Fred and I had slept together.
“We leave in an hour, Aiden. I certainly hope you’ll be with us.”
“Of course, sir.” There was a sneer on his face. It was slight, but I could see it for what it was.
“Now, let me finish my breakfast in peace.” Fred pulled his plate close again and began eating, dismissing Aiden, who stormed out of the room.
