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It wasn’t forgotten that some of these men before him had served their country. Rhys was thankful for all they had done, and now they continued to serve by joining the police force.
“It’s truly not necessary,” Rhys said.
“Now, Rhys, I know you are not used to how we work,” Iker chimed in. He motioned to the group. “This here is family, and we are not going to take no for an answer. Jordan is a part of our family, and since you are with Jordan, that means you’ve inherited every crazy son of bitch standing here. We aren’t going nowhere.”
Nods went around. Rhys glanced down at Jordan who gave a defeated shrug.
“They are crazy and will do it anyway,” she said.
She pulled away from him, and he instantly missed having her pressed against his side. She tucked a few strands of her hair that had fallen loose behind her ear.
“You better believe it,” Zain said.
Jordan’s future brother-in-law came over and gave a gentle punch to her shoulder. He grinned and dodged her attempt at a punch. “There’s no way I can go home and tell Omara we aren’t doing anything to protect her sister. So if I have to sleep on your front porch, I will.”
Rhys ran a hand along his face. He grimaced at the amount of stubble that greeted him. He knew when he was fighting a losing battle. These men meant well, and if it meant Jordan was protected, then he’d have to agree.
“Fine, but you don’t have to sleep out in the elements. I have guest bedrooms, and there are a few out in the barn, too.”
“The barn will be fine for me. No way in hell I want to hear Jordan at night.” Iker coughed.
Chuckles went around the group. Jordan’s mouth fell open in shock. She flipped Iker off.
“The barn is too good for you, Baldwin,” she muttered.
Rhys smiled and tugged her back to his side. He slid his hand down her arm and entwined their fingers together.
Baldwin had a point. The barn may be the better place for them. At least with Nova, she was a few doors down. They had mastered the quiet sex where they wouldn’t disturb her sleep or give her nightmares. Rhys was sure his daughter didn’t want to hear her dad having a little fun with his girlfriend.
“All right, everyone, we need to be serious,” Mac said, waving a hand.
The sergeant did have a twinkle in his eye and tossed Jordan a wink. She grinned at Mac and leaned into Rhys. He had almost missed the small action because Mac became the bulldog sergeant that everyone knew him to be.
“We need to be on alert. Brodie has been working with the Gang Unit to find out everything we know about Bravon and his whereabouts. Jordan, how has he contacted you?”
“Besides the bricks through the window? My cellphone,” Jordan said.
“The next time he contacts you, we need to know ASAP,” Mac growled.
The intensity of his glare would make a weaker man fall over in fear. Rhys was glad he was on Mac’s side. Hell, the entire SWAT team was fierce. He’d had the pleasure to work with them on quite a few missions, and Rhys had the utmost respect for all the men standing around them.
“We are available to help as well,” Zayden said. He folded his arms. All joking had left the K9 sergeant.
Rhys gave Zayden a nod. He knew without his friend saying that the entire K9 team would be on hand.
“So does this mean I can come back to work?” Jordan asked, breaking the tension.
“Nice try, Knight,” Declan said. He leveled her with a hard gaze. “When is your doctor’s appointment?”
“In two days.” Jordan groaned.
“Then we’ll see what the doctor stays. Not a day before that.” Mac ran a hand through his dark hair before settling his hands on his waist. “I need you at one hundred percent, Knight.”
Jordan nodded.
Rhys was proud of her. She was an integral part of their team, and he agreed. He wanted her at one hundred percent, too. He hated to see the little grimaces or fleeting pain expressions she tried to hide from him.
“Got it, Mac,” Jordan said. She cleared her throat and pushed away from Rhys and pointed at her team. “When I come back. Be prepared.”
