possible.â
âFigures. Let me talk to Savannah,â he said, dismissing Montana, but not trying to sound annoyed.
Savannah said, âYou got more out of her than I did.â
âLook, Savannah. When he asks, because he will ask, tell him I stopped by because I was feeling nostalgic about Major. I just happened to be there when the burglars came.â
âSounds like a feasible story to me.â
âI got to make a call.â
He dreaded dialing the numbers, but it was best that he got it over with. âMay I speak with Commander Steel, please? This is Relentless.â
âWhatâs the word?â
Troy wasnât up on the new password. He had to think on his feet. âIâm a former op. Iâm returning his call.â
âHold, please.â
Steel immediately went into a rant. âIf one hair gets hurt on my girlsâ heads, your head is mine.â
âHello to you too.â Troy twirled his chair around to face the window.
âTrouble follows you wherever you go, and from what Montana told me, it followed you to Savannahâs. Stay away from her, and I mean it.â
âSir, I apologize if someone was following me. I have it under control and promise you that nothing will happen to her.â
âExactly. As of today all communication between her and you will cease.â
âSir, I mean no disrespect, but who I talk to on my own time is none of your business.â
âIt might not be, but Savannah is. Sheâs like a daughter to me and Iâll be damned if I let your line of work be the cause of her death, like Majorâs.â
âSpeaking of Major, have you gotten close to finding his killer?â Troy asked.
âNo, I have no leads.â
Troy thought it was odd that he didnât stay on top of his best friendâs murder. He made a mental note about it. âIt still tears me up that he was taken out like that,â Troy said.
âLet me worry about that. You just worry about your security firm, and leave everything else to us.â
âSo you think his death is related to one of his previous assignments?â
âIf I did know, I wouldnât tell you. If I didnât know any better, I would think youâre up to more than what youâre letting on.â
âSir, Iâm just following up. My clients keep me busy, believe that.â
âIf thereâs nothing else, Relentless, I hope not to talk with you again.â
When the phone clicked, Troy said, âI hope not either.â
12
âItâs done,â Asia said, walking into the living room, where Savannah and Montana were sitting. Asia sat down on the floor near the coffee table. âSorry, it took so long, but I had to make sure I didnât accidentally erase the contents.â
Savannah placed the newspaper down. âIâll give Troy the original tomorrow.â
âSpeaking of Troy, donât you think heâs fine with a capital F?â Asia asked.
Savannah responded, âHeâs all right.â
âAll right. Girl, you would have to be blind not to see how fine he is,â Montana added.
âIf you think that, go for it,â Savannah responded, picking up the newspaper to hide her face.
Montana reached over and pulled down the paper. âNow, you know the golden rule is never to go after the man one of your sisters has an interest in.â
Savannah put down the paper again and faced Asia. âI didnât know you were interested in Troy.â
Asia threw a pillow at her. âDonât even try to play us. We see the looks.â
Savannah feigned innocence. âI donât know what youâre talking about.â
The doorbell rang and interrupted the conversation. All made sure they would be ready just in case it was trouble at the door. Savannah looked through the peephole and said, âItâs Uncle Raymond.â
Montana frowned. âSorry.â
âLet me do