Don't Fall For Him

Don't Fall For Him

“Deal,” Ryan replied, accepting his extended hand.

Ryan stood up, and walked over to pick up his gun from the floor.

“Oh, and one more thing,” he said, blowing on the gun as if clearing away some dust. “I’m assigning Carl to serve as her bodyguard. I’ll be more comfortable knowing my number one man is watching her, that is, if you don’t mind.” he added, though both knew he wasn’t asking; he was telling.

“That won’t be an issue,” Roman replied.

“Good, then I guess we’re through here,” Ryan said, turning to leave, but Roman’s next words stopped him.

"What happened to Alana's face?" Roman asked, his gaze fixed on Ryan with a contemplative expression. Almost distant, in fact; if one did not notice the look in his eyes, one might mistake his demeanor for calmness, but it wasn't.

Cussing silently, Ryan turned back.

"It was one of my men... I'll handle it myself," he replied, his voice low but audible enough for Roman to hear.