From Outcast To Alpha's Queen
She gave the bodyguards a curt nod of thanks.
“Tell Travis to call me. I need to talk to him later,” Aubrey requested seriously.
“Yes, Ma’am. We’ll relay the message immediately,” the leader replied.
As Danica pulled out of the parking lot, a heavy silence fell between them.
“Aubrey, is this because of what happened that night?” Danica asked, her voice losing its teasing edge. “What do you think is really going on?”
Aubrey went quiet. She knew Danica had heard the basics from Storm, but the sudden appearance of professional security made the threat feel tangible. “I don’t know, Dan. But looking at those men, it’s not just Travis being protective. There’s something else.”