“Some of you have already been introduced,” I begin, drawing all eyes to me. Except for Rodion’s. He correctly decides to continue staring at the floor. “For those who haven’t had the pleasure, this is Piper Quinn.”
“Hi,” Piper squeaks out. She raises her hand in a half wave and then tucks herself behind me.
Her weakness ought to be pathetic, but I don’t actually mind the feeling of being her human shield. Especially since I underestimated how much I’d f*****g hate my men looking at her.
A thought that doesn’t belong there races through my head: she is for my eyes alone.
It’s gone as quick as it came.
“Piper will be living here on the property as Benjamin’s caretaker. I don’t take his care lightly, as you know—”
I hear a soft snort from Piper’s direction that I choose, for her sake,
