Page 12 of Destroy (Deadly Hearts 2)

“So what does she think you do?” I ask out of curiosity.

“Personal Security,” Declan replies and I nod, accepting that completely.

“We need to plan out our next move,” I say.

“Not without David,” Ramsey says, bringing a pot of water to the boil before he throws the veg into it.

“Our very next move is to get Ruby up and showered,” Declan says. “Layton, that’s your department. You are capable of handling her both physically and emotionally. She knows your touch and she trusts you.”

I can’t help but feel pleased by this. Although I already knew I would be the one to take care of her, it’s nice to know that I don’t have to fight with the other men in order to do so.

“Ruby’s awake,” David says, coming quickly into the kitchen. “And determined to get on her feet.’

“On it,” I say and move over to the doorway, following David back to Ruby’s room, and hoping that she isn’t going to reject my offer to help her.

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