From what I’d heard, it wasn’t uncommon for those in Daylight’s ranks to eventually become enforcers once they’d made the transition to vampire. For that reason, it was considered something of a coup to be chosen for the squad. Their screening and training was as rigorous as the Seals and Army Special Forces.
“Ready when you are, sir.”
Liam nodded at him. “Get them moving then.”
The black man turned his head, lifting one hand and making a circular motion with it. “We’re oscar mike.”
That was military speak for “we’re on the move”.
“You’re on Aileen tonight,” Liam informed Nathan. “Don’t let her out of your sight.”
“Hadn’t planned on it, boss,” Nathan quipped, shooting me a wink.
Around us, Daylight’s personnel were already boarding the lead and rear vehicles, Daniel and Eric joining them. One for each SUV.
“Look after yourself,” Liam ordered as I passed.
“I always do.”
“That’s what I’m counting on,” Liam murmured.
My lips curved in a tiny smile, his words sparking a warm glow in my chest as he held the door of the third SUV open for Ahrun and Thomas, his gaze lingering on me in a way that let me know he’d have preferred riding with me.
Duty called, however. As Thomas’s head enforcer, his place was with his brother and sire.
Nathan swept a mocking bow as I joined him at the second SUV. “Your chariot, my lady.”
Playing along, I dipped into a curtsy. “Thank you, kind sir.”
“Not bad,” Nathan quipped, looking over my form. “If you’d slid your back foot behind you a little more and went a touch deeper, it would have been perfect.”
“I’ll remember that for next time,” I said in a dry voice.
If nothing else, it could come in handy when dealing with some of these old timers who hadn’t quite left the past behind.
Deborah’s giggle was soft as she started to climb in the vehicle.
“You’re in the last row,” Nathan informed her.
She nodded, making no protest as she maneuvered around the bucket seat and through the narrow opening to the rear.
Nathan leaned against the side of the vehicle and arched an eyebrow at me. “Exactly how much trouble are you planning to give me tonight.”
“After what you put me through last night—as much as I can get away with.”
And then some.
The ring on my finger demanded retaliation.
I climbed into the vehicle to settle in the seat closest to the door instead of sliding over like a polite person.
“I figured as much. So glad we got that cleared up,” Nathan said ruefully, looking resigned as I shut the door in his face.
I smirked at him through the window, waving as he shook his head before walking around the vehicle to get in on the other side.
“Was that really necessary?” he asked.
“I thought so.”
