Safeguard Crossword Clue Novels & Stories

“You’re not kept. You’re hidden. There’s a difference.” “Really? Because it feels the same.” Zane came closer, undoing his cufflinks, rolling up his sleeves like he had all the time in the world to deal with my temper. “No one knows where you are, Amara. That’s the point. You’re safe.” The word scraped at me. Safe. Safety was a luxury I hadn’t tasted since the fire. And yet, hearing it from his lips felt more like a chain than a gift. “I’m not yours to protect,” I shot back.

I bit my lower lip for a while before I spoke again and asked, “Do you think everything is going to be okay? ” He smiled at me. “I wouldn't say that it will be. After all, I cannot predict what the exact things would be that would happen once we enter the house. But what I can assure you is that I will fulfill my promise to you that I will protect you; that I will do everything in my power to keep you safe from them. I won't let them have any more reasons to hurt you.”

So, he didn’t hold back. “I’m putting everything I have into this,” he said. “Every resource, every contact, every man I trust. I’ve already pulled back operations that don’t matter right now. This”—his hand gestured between them, to the weight in the room—“is the priority.” Aurora didn’t speak, but her posture shifted slightly, her arms curling around her middle as if trying to hold herself together from the inside out. “I’ll keep you safe,” Emilio continued, voice calm but unflinching. “No matter what comes of this, no matter who’s behind it, you don’t have to look over your shoulder while you’re under my roof.”

This time it wasn’t text. It was a crystal-clear photo of the mansion’s security layout guard rotations, camera blind spots, even the exact angle of the study windows circled in red. Underneath, one line: Still think you’re safe? — V

After a few minutes silence he responded with two words “safe room” His voice held pain and anger which made fear run through me. The safe room is where I had left Marie to protect Luna Vanessa and her daughter. I should have stayed with them after all as gamma that was my role, play bodyguard to the Luna and Princess, protecting them at all costs. Giving my life if need be whilst I always hoped that would never have to happen.

One day, I caught a classmate bullying John for not having a mother, and he forced him to eat a candy that had been dropped on the ground. I pushed the bully away and scolded him fiercely, then placed the bracelet I had made on John's wrist with a soft smile. "Don't let anyone push you around again. You have to learn to protect yourself. This bracelet will give you courage." Sniffling, he asked me, "Are you Mr. Medina's daughter, Irene?" I laughed and ran toward Simon, who was approaching from the other side, before turning back to say, "Yes, I am."

“No please! Please! Spare her! Ple— “ I stab him straight in the heart and twist it, watching him lose his life. Just then we hear a commotion from outside the club and i signal to one of the guards to check it out. I pull out my knife and one of the guards hands me a piece of cloth on which I wipe it. My second in command, also my best friend— Dom, orders the rest of the guys to dispose of the body and clean up. I leave with him following behind me. I get to my office and set my knife down. “You realize his daughter is only 8.”

ELARA’S POV “If I follow you, Nate, how do you plan on keeping me safe?” My voice cuts sharper than I meant for it to. I need an answer, not more empty promises. His eyes lock on mine, steady, unreadable, before he lets out a slow breath. “I have a safe house with security already in place. Not just guards, but from the best agency in the country.” I scoff, heat rushing to my chest. “You had guards last time too, and he still took me.”

The two of them glanced at each other, and Draven’s eyes glazed over. “Fuck! We are under attack on the southern border. Listen to me, Sage. There is a safe room in the next suite. I want you to go inside there and stay put until I come get you. Once it’s locked, someone trusted will be the only one to let you out. There is everything you will need inside, and also surveillance screens. You will be able to see who comes to the door, and most of the pack from inside. There is also a panic button. If someone comes to that door that you do not recognize, I want you to hit that button. It will make it to where only me or Rowan can come let you out,” he said as he cupped my face. He kissed me har