He set the bait. And I took it. “f**k you,” I seethe, slamming him against the wall, hating the way the smirk on his face widens even more. And before I even realize why he has such a huge f*****g smile on his face, I hear a click. And then a cold metal kisses the side of my temple. Looks like my father got himself a new bodyguard. My jaw flexes as I glance sideways at the barrel of the gun, which is now being pressed steady against my forehead. I tighten my grip around Maximus’s collar but he doesn’t even flinch. “Son,” he says smoothly, like we’re discussing something as mundane as the weather. “Meet my new bodyguard.” I glance sideways again at the man. He moves differently from Levi. Calmer and quieter, probably ex-military. He looks like he’s definitely trained. But he also loo

