Brandon turned back. “He is actually excited by this?”
I nodded. “I am too.” I grabbed my sandwich and took a bite.
Brandon sat back and watched for a few minutes, but I busied myself with my food. “Tomorrow then, keep your lunch open, okay?”
“Will do.” I smiled up at him and then turned back to my computer. He stood there for a moment and then with another look, he turned and walked out of the office. As soon as he was gone, I hopped up and ran to the door. “Alannah.” She looked up. “Tell Rick it’s on.” I winked at her, earning a soft smile, and then I ran back to my computer.
The door to my office busted open. “Holy shit.”
I smiled as I sat back. “What?”
“You found me!” Rick rushed in and rounded my desk. I felt my face pinch as he came close. Before I could think, he had me in his arms and he was jumping. Literally jumping. “I can’t fucking believe it.” He seemed to freeze and then placed me back down on my feet. “Sorry.” He backed away with his hands raised. “Sorry, I just…it’s just.” He blushed, and I chuckled.
“What?”
“No one has ever found me. Shit, half the guys Vince shoves in here can barely make it past the first trap I threw at them.”
I threw my head back and laughed. “The firewall that turned on me?” He nodded. “Seriously?” I furrowed my brow, and he just nodded again. “But that was easy.”
He tossed his hands in the air. “Exactly!” He yelled as he spun in a circle. “I told Vince every damn time that they failed, it was the easiest trap to unravel. But no.” He finally walked around my desk and sat down. “I thought…”
“You thought I was just going to be yet another disappointment.”
He sighed as he sat back in the chair. “I really did. Even when I saw you were Gavin’s daughter, I thought that was why you were here, and you were still going to fail.” He looked around, and I knew.
Nix?I turned inward.
Yeah.She trotted from the trees.
I don’t know his wolf, but is there any way you can go ask him if the offices are bugged?
She chuffed out a laugh. You doubt me? Be back in a second.She turned and ran back into the trees.
“Even my dad didn’t buy me any leeway.” I laughed.
He blushed deeper and then froze for a millisecond. “Not in the least. I learned a long time ago to never give credit before someone earns it.” He tapped my desk. “I have no problem taking you under my wing.” He stood. “Brandon should be here any minute to walk you home.” He headed for the door. “I’ll see you in the morning?” He raised a questioning brow.
“You bet.” He left as Nix came running back.So?
She was pissed.Every office is bugged, camera and sound. The computers all have key loggers and spyware, so Vince knows exactly what is going on.
Okay. That was honestly expected. What has you so riled up?
Vince.She shook down her fur.He doesn’t trust us, but I could tell his wolf wanted to spill. So I prodded.
And?
He said he wouldn’t tell me anything.
Why not?
Rick’s wolf wouldn’t even tell me his name. All he kept saying was that he wasn’t going to risk his mate and child.I felt my anger spike.
Was he playing with us?
No.Nix shook her head.He was petrified that anything he told us would get back to Vince. The only reason he told us about the cameras and spywear, is because he was never told it was a secret to keep.
I wanted to growl, but there was a knock and my door swung in, revealing Brandon standing there with flowers. “Congratulations on your first day!” He walked in with a huge grin. “How was it?”
