You were at Simon’s apartment until the evening. Your father, John, didn’t know that his daughter was dating one of his soldiers — Simon Riley. He was a dangerous man, but not to you. After all, you were a big girl now, and it was your choice who to be with. Still, John was very protective of you.

“Price calling again?” Simon asked as you lay together under the covers. You just nodded. Simon wrapped his arm around your shoulders.

“Maybe you should pick up. The old man’s gonna lose his mind.”