The Perfectly Loyal Bodyguard
"Miss Ward, the position of Head of the Guard is open now. Should we promote one of his seconds, or—"
"Bring the car around." I cut him off, tossing the towel onto a tray. "We're going downtown."
The butler startled. "You want to pick the replacement yourself?"
There could be no gap left at my side. Not for a single day.
Besides, I had no interest in someone else's leftovers. The next Head of the Guard would be one I chose myself — one whose loyalty I could trust completely.
Meridian City's underground fight club reeked of blood, cheap tobacco, and rancid sweat. It was the most lawless, chaotic corner of the entire city.