Page 41 (2/2)

Ethan began shaking his head before Ronan even finished “No Two people are dead because I accepted help” Ethan’s eyes shifted to o”

I knehat he was asking of me I felt Ronan’s eyes onthat would cost me my job, I did it anyway I stood up and said, “Okay,” and motioned to the door

Ethan glanced uncertainly around the room before he climbed to his feet

As he neared me I said, “Be sure about this, Ethan It’s not just your life that you’re putting at risk” I kneas a lo, but after having seen the connection between Ethan and his young charge, I was only speaking the truth “She’s put herself in danger twice for you You really think she’s going to stop doing that just because you tell her to?” I asked

Ethan stiffened at that and then glanced at Ronan He was quiet for a , “Can you keep her safe? Even if Eric co he has?”

Ronan stood “We can keep you both safe, Ethan Whether thatit so he’s no longer a part of it, he’ll never get near either of you again You have my word on that”

Ethan was clearly overwhel out to clasp his face with my hand so I could force hih so only he could hear ot you, Ethan,” I whispered

A choked sob tore from his throat as he let out a jerky nod He stepped away from me and went to sit back down

I was too on edge to sit so I moved to stand behind the couch

“Um, what happens next?” Ethan asked as he wiped at his face with his hands

“I’d like to arrange to get Lucy’s phone from your friend and we’ll also need the contents of your safe deposit box My suggestion would be for Lucy to stay here with et the phone and the contents of your safe deposit box in DC” Ronan glanced between me and Phoenix “Cain and Phoenix will act as primaries on your case and I’ll call in more men if we need it”