“Meg.” Scott’s brain immediately filled with memories of the night with her, causing his cock to swell. Shit. Good thing he’d put his jeans on.
“Right. Meg Thompson. You get her home okay?” Tyler asked.
Scott nodded, unwilling to get into more about his relationship … or lack thereof, with Meg. Knowing how completely freaked out she’d been the morning after, he’d given her space this week … but he couldn’t let the silence go on much longer. He didn’t want her thinking he wasn’t interested any more than he wanted to crowd her and send her running. Not to mention, he couldn’t stop thinking about her and that hot night.
He and Tyler headed out to the hallway, pausing by a set of oversized couches in a lounge area.
“What’s on your mind?” Scott asked his brother.
“I got a call from someone in the music business looking to hire us for the whole nine yards. Updated alarm systems, personal protection, you name it. Apparently a big band is considering breaking up, and someone leaked the information to the press, and they’re getting angry fan threats.”
Tyler ran a security company named Double Down, specializing in various areas of protection, including investigations, electronics, and personal protection. He had a group of ex-military men working for him, and he’d done well for himself.
Scott glanced at his brother. “Well, they came to the right place,” he said, as always, proud of what Tyler had accomplished.
“Who is the client?”
Tyler eyed him warily. “Lola Corbin called. She’s the lead singer of Tangled Royal,” he said of the huge band currently rocking the music scene.
“Son of a bitch. Grey Kingston’s band mate is looking to hire you?” he asked of the band’s lead guitarist.
Tyler clenched his jaw and nodded.
Now Scott understood the problem. Avery, their youngest sister, and Grey Kingston had been hot and heavy back in high school … until Grey had left town to make it big, leaving Avery heartbroken. To this day, Scott wasn’t sure she’d ever gotten over it. His hands curled into fists at the thought of dealing with the man.
“At least it’s not Kingston who wants your services, but that’s pretty close for comfort.”
Tyler ran a hand through his dark hair and nodded. “Agreed. I don’t want to upset Avery but I can’t turn down the biggest rock star on the planet. Not to mention, Lola Corbin is engaged to Rep Grissom, Jr., one of the Thunder’s hottest stars.”
“Shit,” Scott muttered.
“You got that right.”
“Hey, guys,” Olivia said, joining her brothers. Her office was nearby. “I
couldn’t help but overhear. You should know, Avery’s seen Grey recently. He sent her tickets to the last concert.”
Tyler glanced at his sister. “Seriously? What the hell? Why didn’t I know about this?”
Scott wanted to know the same thing.
“Because of your reactions right now. She knew you’d go all big-brother caveman on his ass.” Olivia patted Tyler’s cheek. “She asked me to go with her to the concert. We went; Dylan and I got the call about Meg being in the hospital. I offered to stay, but Avery swore she was fine to go backstage alone.”
“What happened between them?” Scott asked.
“She won’t talk about it,” Olivia said, her tone indicating how unhappy that made her.
Scott didn’t like it either. Avery and Olivia were close. If she wasn’t confiding in her sister, something big was going on.
“Do you think the bastard is pushing Lola towards my business to get back into Avery’s life somehow?” Tyler asked, shaking his head in disgust.
Olivia narrowed her eyes, remaining silent while she considered. Then she shook her head. “You’re the best there is. I honestly doubt it. She probably really does need your services.”
Tyler blew out a frustrated breath. “That’s what I wanted to talk about. I need you,” he said to Scott. “I need a second-in-command. Someone who can oversee everything that goes on. Actually, I need a partner. I need you,” he said, turning to Scott.
“What?”
“You’re a damned good cop, and the beat is a waste of your talents. Not to mention, you’re bored as shit. I want you to sign on as my partner.” Tyler pinned Scott with a look he’d never seen before. One that held admiration and something more.