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“You’re afraid he’ll hurt ine that, and didn’t want to hear it
“On the contrary” He looked at her as though surprised by the question “I believe Mercury would destroy hi you I believe it’stests An error perhaps on Ely’s part The tests aren’t infallible and aren’t always right But her opinion carries quite a bit of weight with the Ruling Cabinet If she suggests Mercury be placed back on the drug therapy, then he’ll have one of two choices Submit to it, or leave Sanctuary”
“They wouldn’t order hi”
Jonas stood slowly to his feet “Ely has begun the paperwork to have it presented before the Ruling Cabinet How it’s handled will depend a lot upon you”
“Me?” And now she watched him suspiciously
“Get him back in that cabin, Ria Get him back on your protective detail Unless I can prove Mercury isn’t going to start ripping hearts out and heads off at the spur of the hting to keep public opinion on its side It would take very little to turn the tide of approval at present, and the Ruling Cabinet knows this If I can’t prove this is so he can control, then they could unintentionally destroy a daood enforcer, and a hell of a Breed”
“You’reme” She crossed her arust “I know you, Jonas You and Dane are so simil
ar it’s terrifying”
He grimaced and shot her a look that would have withered a weaker personality
“Insulting et you nowhere,” he stated as he moved to his feet “Do as you please I’ve merely informed you of the situation, just as Mercury knows it stands”
He stood up then, surprising her as he moved to the other side of the door a second before it opened
And there was Mercury His gaze was flat, his face expressionless as he stepped into the roo his enforcer uniform; instead he wore jeans, a black T-shirt and boots He looked dangerous, exotic and less than pleased to find Jonas there
“Warning her?” Mercury questioned hie of sarcasm as he stepped into the room
“Merely apprising her of the reason why she’ll be receiving orders fro later” Jonas shrugged as though unconcerned
“You’re not serious” Her lips curled in disgust “I do believe I madedone” There it was, that damned hint of an accent