Page 51 of Eight Years (The Trident Trilogy 1)

“Do you think it might make more sense for me to break up with him first, and then you kill him?” Millie said, laughing.

“Not necessarily. Either way, he’s going to die,” Mack said. “And, I still think you should carry a gun.”

“I don’t need a gun, Dad. I don’t want one. We’ve talked about that.”

“Well, we can keep talking about that, but I definitely think you should consider it. You handle guns as well as I did at your age. I would trust you with one.”

“Dad,” Millie sighed dramatically.

“And, Millie, if I’m ever not around, I want you to know you have a family outside of Camille. All my teammates, my brothers, will take care of you if I can’t.”

“What do you mean if you’re not around? Are you going somewhere?” Millie asked, concerned.

Mack could tell he’d gone too far. “No, sweetie. I’m not going anywhere. I’ll always be here for you.”

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