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Something flickered in his eyes, but his expression didn’t change. “You’re involved in one of her cases.”
“She said she sends the information to Agent Matthews. I’m guessing that means he shares it with you too.”
He nodded slowly. “He does. We build cases with the information Jenna gets us.” He shifted in his seat. “Are you sure it’s a good idea to help her?”
I frowned. “Are you really asking me that? Is it a good idea to stop people who are kidnapping and selling human beings? What the hell kind of question is that?”
My voice rose on the last question, but I caught myself before it became too noticeable.
“Hey, hey,” he held up his hands. “I’m just trying to look out for you.”
“What is it with you men thinking I can’t take care of myself?” I shook my head as I leaned back, crossing my arms. “Jalen did the same thing. Insults under the guise of protection.”
“And what if you need our protection?” Clay countered.
“I’ll ask.”
He sighed. “Fair enough.”
“Now, can we talk about work?” I gave him a hard look.
How he responded here would determine where things went from here, and my stomach twisted into knots at the thought of not having him in my life, but we needed to have this conversation.
“We can.” He mimicked my posture. “Just promise me you’ll be careful. That’s all I ask.” He gave me a half-smile. “I’d say the same thing to anyone else doing what you’re doing.”
“I am,” I promised. “Jenna and I both are.”
“Jenna handles things online,” he pointed out. “You’re actually going out and doing things. Besides, Rylan could kick the ass of anyone who tried to come after her.”
He had a point.
“Jenna found the addresses.” I moved the conversation along. “Usually, she can get camera footage online, but these were in blind spots. I gave her the photographs I already took, but I’m going back soon to take some more. I think they’re rotating where they’re keeping the people.”
“Raymond thinks the same thing,” Clay agreed. “We’re trying to get IDs on the guys who are renting the locations.”
As we settled into the conversation, the edge between us softened, and I knew we were going to be all right.
