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“A lapse in judgment” He briefly expounded on the circumstances, and Brand’s eyes narrohile Colby’s lips pursed,her look more perplexed than stern “Also, she fired an employee on Monday and the situation spiraled a bit”

When he explained what had happened with Cassie, Brand’s face transformed into a full-on scowl, and Colby’s hazel eyes widened to the size of saucers

“Those are rookie id Ty was surprised icicles didn’t form on his screen

Ty grimaced “I know”

“You’ve been working this assignment, what? A year?”

“It’ll be fifteen months in a week’s time,” Ty corrected

“I get that it’s not thedetail and that the predictability could allow one to get lulled into a false sense of security, but I need you to stay sharp on this one Not only is her brother a good friend, he’s well-connected, and influential I don’t want anything happening to his baby sister on my watch This ex-employee, what’s the potential threat assessment there?”

“Practically zero She was insubordinate and, yeah, she’s a hothead, but the girl is too lazy to ainst her former boss”

“I know your talents are wasted on this assignment, Tyler” Brand was one of the very few people who used Ty’s full na up on his sister’s protection detail He’s amenable to the idea but wants to do so only after hisin Nove around the Cape getting up to God knohat After that—both of you will be happy to learn—she’ll go back to having only a light detail, and you’ll be reassigned Until then, I need you to stay vigilant I won’t tolerate complacency Your best At all times Got it?”

“Yes, sir”

The call ended soon after that, and Ty was left to stare at the silver-on-navy blue Brand EPS logo that he had as the background on his laptop

A reassignment

The prospect should excite hi close to dread His last two assign Laura Prentiss had been i headache Victoria Hollingsworth was a different kind of i, or particularly rewarding, and he should be happy that the end was in sight

He should be…he was Of course, he was