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“I understand now why my security system should be replaced. I have two cameras at the moment, one at the front door and one at the back. Why didn’t Ward Security recommend all this?”
“An interesting question. You’re wealthy, and your father’s net worth is greater than yours. Both of you are prime targets for crime. A single woman should have all the bells and whistles on her security system. You don’t. Your security company should have called or sent a guard to check on you when the window shattered and the camera went dark. They didn’t.”
Blood drained from her face. “I’m lucky the kidnappers didn’t take me here. If they had, I shudder to think what might have happened if the GPS tracker had failed. When will Brent call?”
Rafe’s phone signaled an incoming call. He glanced at the screen. “Now.” Rafe swiped the screen. “You’re on speaker with Kristi, Eli, and Jon. What do you have for me, Brent?”
“A quote for Kristi. Zane pulled up schematics on her home and business plus an aerial shot of the land. I sent the proposal to your email. This is the same security system I installed at my home.”
Jon’s eyebrows rose.
“It includes everything I need?” Kristi asked.
“That system protects the most important people in my life, my wife and daughter.”
“I’ll review the quote and get back to you.”
“Rafe, look at the proposal with her. I included a diagram. If you think of something else you want, we’ll include it.”
“Yes, sir. Any information on my other request?” The information might not be enough to point a finger at Stewart or Ward. Both men used Ward Security. Did one of them persuade a WS employee to fire a shot through Kristi’s window? Would Stewart risk Kristi’s life? The gunman might have hit Kristi by accident. Firing through glass was dicey.
“Waiting on confirmation. Zane will contact you soon.” Brent ended the call.
Jon slid the computer toward Rafe. “Pull up your email. Let’s see what he and Zane have in mind for Kristi.”
Rafe logged into his Fortress email account and opened the proposal. He scanned the document, then opened the diagram.
He whistled. Rafe glanced at Jon. “Did you know Brent had all this in his system?”
“He added more security measures when he married Rowan. We have enemies, and Brent’s a target. He won’t take chances with his family.” He looked at Kristi. “This is an excellent system. You’ll be safe, and Fortress monitors the system 24 hours a day. If anything happens, they’ll know and send a response team and contact the local police.”
“What do you think, Rafe?”
“Take it. Your safety is paramount. If price is an issue, Brent will work something out.” When Kristi sat beside him, Rafe scooted the computer toward her. “I’ll be glad to explain anything you don’t understand.”
While she read the proposal, Eli and Jon stepped outside to talk to their wives. Rafe sipped his coffee, hoping that Kristi would agree to the new system.
When she finished reading, Kristi said, “Call Brent. Tell him I want the system installed today if possible.”
He stilled. “All of it?”
“Every bit and anything else that you think should be added.”
Relief swept over him in a tidal wave. “You won’t be sorry, Kristi. You’ll be safe.”
“And you will have peace of mind. Two-way street, remember? I saw a small glimpse of what you do on missions when we were on Hart Mountain. I don’t want you distracted while you’re deployed. It’s my way of helping you return home safe.”
An invisible band tightened around his chest. His own family didn’t understand his driving need to protect those he loved and cared about. This woman, however, understood and went out of her way to assuage his fears.
Rafe cupped her cheek and kissed her, slow and sweet. “Thank you.”
“I need to change clothes. Jill will arrive soon.” After brushing her lips over his, Kristi walked upstairs.
Rafe called Brent. “Kristi accepted the proposal. How soon can the install team start?”
“Two hours. I asked the install team to gather equipment after we spoke.”
“You knew she would take the system.”
