VIVIAN
The ride out to the suburbs was a tense one. Full of protocol, but more distressingly, an air of uncertainty. We both knew what was coming. After Jesse dropped me off in his friend’s care, there was no telling when I’d see him again. If I’d ever see him again.
“They’ll take good care of you,” he said as he pulled into the cul-de-sac. It was a lovely area with nice big houses and manicured lawns and picturesque white picket fences. “I would have taken you to stay at my brother’s since he’s closer, but Theo’s actually got the training. Plus, it’ll be easier to hide you the further you are from the city.”
I nodded absentmindedly. “Right.”
“I’ll send a replacement bodyguard to pick you up tomorrow morning. I’m getting the new safehouse ready for you as we speak. Shouldn’t take too l
