64- Silence and sass
Bemy sighs and takes me by the hand. He leads me to the living room and sits on the couch,
dragging me to sit next to him.
“I don’t want to argue. Let’s talk about this properly.” He insists. I sigh and nod my agreement.
“I just really don’t think I need them.” I start. Bemy nods.
“I understand that. But I can’t trust that you’re safe when I can’t see you. I might be overreacting, I
probably am. But my sister was just nearly killed by her fiancé and that was in a room full of people
who care about her. Someone has already threatened you once and I’m on edge. I can’t stand the idea
of leaving you unprotected. I have plenty of enemies and while people might not really know about us
yet they’re still a threat to you. I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to you because of me.”
It’s really hard to hold firm to my argument after his confession, I’m wavering and I know it. I try not to
completely give up.
“Surely we cane to some kind ofpromise? What about something like what Megan has where
she only has a guard when she goes out?” I suggest. Bemy scrunches up his face
and shakes his head.
“Your home isn’t as safe as it is here.” Heins. I sigh.
“I’m trying here Bemy, give me something.” We fall into a contemtive silence for a few minutes.
When Bemy finally answers me his tone is begrudging.
“I suppose you could have a guard during the daytime only if your home was safer. Security windows, a
better lock and an rm system so that it’s properly secure. I could have the guys set it up.” He
responds. I think for a moment. It’s not the worstpromise, if an rm and a better lock will make
him feel secure then it’s not really that much of a problem for me.
“I would be okay with that, as long as Maggie approved it of course, it is her building.” I agree. Bemy
smiles at me.
Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
“I’ll have it installed today. I’ll talk to her myself if I have to.” He pulls me into a tight hug
1/4
64- Silence and sass
and I rx against his chest.
“Thankyou for putting up with this.” He mumbles into my hair. I pull back and sigh.
“Just don’t make me regret it.”
Bemy calls Aaron toe pick me up then steps into his office and begins making calls, I assume to
arrange my new security system. I head back up to Megan’s room to get my shoes and bag. It takes
me a few minutes because I can’t seem to find one of my socks anywhere. Eventually I find it on the
floor underneath Megan’s discarded pyjamas. Finally dressed I briefly borrow Megan’s hairbrush and
run it through my hair before heading back downstairs. Aaron is already waiting. Bemy is already in
his office on a call. He holds out an arm for me and I give him a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek
before I step away. I can’t help but make at quick nce at Aaron who is waiting for me in the hall. He
looks unsurprised. He gives me his arm as we head out to the car in silence. I ask him to take me
straight home. I want to shower and change my clothes before I worry about shopping and cleaning.
The drive isfortably silent. I’m still not sure I’mpletely happy with the while security
arrangement, but that’s now Bemy’s life is and since I want to be part of it I should try and ept
what I can. I don’t think he’spletely happy with ourpromise either so I guess that means it’s
sessful? I do think that maybe I need to think about ways Bemy can fit into my life as well so I
don’t have to feel as weird about shoving my way into his. Or being. dragged into his, honestly I’m not
even sure what’s happening. A lot had changed in a short amount of time. Bemyes with a huge
amount of extras; family, friends, responsibilities. I’ve only ever really been responsible for myself. I do
believe I can handle it all, but maybe not all at once. Figuring out an eptable security arrangement is
an okay start, maybe next we can work out a routine that we both findfortable. As much as I enjoy
spending time at the Kane household, I do have my own home and responsibilities. I
need to take a break sometimes.
Aaron parks the car and wordlessly offers me his arm as I climb out. I take it and we begin the hike up
the stairs to my front door. I unlock it and invite Aaron in behind me. “Feel free to take a seat or
whatever, i’d say grab a drink or something but I have literally nothing. I need to go shopping after I’ve
gotten myself cleaned up a bit.” I hesitate a moment then turn to face him properly, my face is probably
burning red.
“Also… I’m sorry about thest few months. I was upset and I made you stay outside while you were
just doing your job. It was unkind of me.” I apologise. Aaron gives me a nod and look that night mean
‘No problem you don’t even need to apologise‘ or it might mean ‘really
2/4
64-
ce and sass
you think thatme apology is going to make that up to me?” Okay so I don’t actually know what it’s
meant to mean. I know if I ask he will probably answer but I’m not sure I want to know. I’ll just have to
be extra nice to him from here on out to make up for my awful behaviour before. I’m about to step into
my room when Aaron clears his throat behind me. I pause and look back over my shoulder. Aaron
gestures to one of the chairs at my little table. He wants me to sit. I approach it curiously and he pulls it
out for me to sit. As soon as I do, he takes the other seat across from me. I wait to see what he wants.
“With your approval I have requested to be your permanent guard.” He states. His voice is quiet
and assured. I’m shocked.
“You… you want to do this permanently?” I question. Aaron nods. I chew my lip and tilt my
head.
“Did you need to ask Bemy? I mean he’s your Alpha, it’s up to him isn’t it?” Aaron nods
again.
“Alpha Kane approved.” He answers.
“Oh, well okay then. If you want to then I’m okay with it. I think you’re the only guard that doesn’t
constantly address me as ‘Miss Gale‘ every two seconds. Probably because you barely ever talk, but
it’s definitely a nice change, it freaks me out when you guys are all… obedient?” I smile at him. Aaron’s
face doesn’t change, he nods again and I get up to go shower.
“I won’t be long then we can go get some actual supplies for this house, make yourself at home.” As I
close my bedroom door I think I hear Aaron respond.
“Of course Miss Gale.” I swing the door open and stare at him suspiciously. Aaron is still sitting where I
left him, looking at me nkly, no sign of having spoke. I close the door again. but either I’m imagining
things or Aaron is sassing me. I can’t help butugh.