Chapter 112 The Hints

• Nicholas leans over the desk, emphasizing his following words to ensure he is clear. “You understand what you will be giving up by joining the house? Relationships are next to impossible; secrets are your life; twelve to fourteen-hour shifts are not unusual and in rough elements. The house and team will become your family. I treat my men well. I haven’t had a complaint yet.”
• Jayvie sits up a little straighter. “I understand, sir. I’ve always been interested in Guardians. I know what I will sacrifice, but I don’t have much to lose. My only family was my father, who passed away two months ago. I have no ties. I’m a shadow already.”
• Nicholas knows about Jayvie’s father and how he drowned off their fishing boat, but never once does Jayvie bring it up or use it as an excuse, and that’s a damn good quality in a man.