THE BODYGUARD’S HIDDEN TRUTH
“If I go to that gate, we go together. Whatever he wants, whatever he’s finally decided this experiment requires — he doesn’t get to face any of us alone.”
Ethan nodded slowly, something fierce and certain settling into his expression despite the obvious fear still visible beneath it. “Together,” he agreed. “Exactly the way we’ve faced everything else.”
Reyes was already moving toward the door, tablet still in hand, already coordinating the careful, layered security that would surround whatever conversation was about to unfold. Marcus followed close behind, radio already raised, issuing quiet, precise instructions to the guards still stationed at the gate.
I stood, my heart pounding, fear an