“That doesn’t prove anything, and I’m sure they have surveillance in the elevator, so you should watch what you say.”
“Hart’s obviously behind this.”
She rolls her eyes dramatically.“You can’t go making accusations without proof, and again, they are probably listening.”
“Fine. If you don’t think he did this, then who did?”
“We don’t have enough information yet. Let’s wait on his alibi, and we’ll go from there.”
“Even if he didn’t do it personally, I think he’s still behind?—”
“Jesus. Shut up, Jason.”
“You’re just trying to protect Rory. You feel like you failed him after the first trial, and now, you’re going to look the other way in the face of the evidence,”he hisses.
Rebecca drops her head.“I’m sorry every day that I couldn’t get Rory justice.”
“It’s not your fault, Becky,” Rory whispers, and I kiss the top of his head.
“Look, I know you feel bad about that.”Jason’s voice is softer now. “But this is a new case, and we need to look at Rory and Hart as suspects.”
“And I am, but it’s not time to make accusations.”
“He’s trying too hard to make a name for himself.” Mal shakes his head, and I shrug.
Jason nods, and they exit the elevator in silence.
“Are you going to get into trouble?” Rory’s voice shakes, and Mal senses it’s time to leave the room.
“No, rabbit. They’ll never be able to touch any of us. I’ve got things in place to keep us safe.”
“I trust you, Daddy.”
Rory gets stronger and stronger every day.
When he first got here, he would hide at the sight of my men. But now he’s laughing along with them, and some of them even help with his training.
“Hiya, boss.” Bellen walks up next to me. I nod for him to continue. “A car kept driving around the North warehouse. I was able to get the plates for Liv.”
“Good. Any lead you find, you can take it. Just keep us updated.”
“Will do.”
The men gathered by Rory all laugh when he tries to punch Tag in the face. Mateo gets Rory a stool, and he’s still too short, so Rory twists Tag’s nipples, and I crack a smile when Tag screams like a girl.
“I’m glad most of the men get along with Rory. I wasn’t sure how some of them would take the news.”
“What news?” I growl because I know what he’s going to say.
“About you being gay.” He whispers the last word, but he’s quick to defend himself. “I mean, I don’t have a problem with it?—”
“It sounds like you do.”
“Nah, boss. I get it. Rory’s a good—” My growl stops him dead in his tracks. “Right, sorry. I’m glad you have each other.” He takes a step back. “I should probably go.”
I let him stew for a moment.
“Not another word about my relationship.”
