“That’s impossible,” my father added. “The security at this estate is already sadly lacking. Ryder would be in mortal danger here.”
“I think Ryder’s right,” Geneva chimed in. “He should come to stay here for a while. It’s only fair.”
Everyone in the room whipped around to stare at her, including me. Nico did the same thing.
“I won’t allow this,” Levi countered. “Ryder has already violated the sanctity of this house by breaking in uninvited, invading your bedroom…”
“How am I supposed to take his proposal seriously if I don’t get to know him?” she asked. “Charles’s doing it. Ryder should do it too.”
“You shouldn’t be taking his proposal seriously at all,” Levi growled.
“I don’t approve.” My father waved toward Nico. “One of these idiots could make another mistake that could cost my son
