Her Wilde Bodyguards (Wilde, Nevada 5)

Although he could not hear, it was clear they were arguing.

Kyle turned his attention back to his brother. “This might all be a bust, bro. The little diva doesn’t want us here.”

“She’s in danger. Sometimes you have to deal with things even when you don’t want to. You and I both know that first hand.”

Kyle’s mind drifted back to the tragedy that he and Aaron had shared. “Yes, we do.”

“Ms. Parker is the one who called us in. She’s the one who will convince Ms. Gaynor how much she needs us. We’ll get the job.” Aaron pointed to the two doors that led to the bedrooms. “I’m betting they each have exits to the balcony. One of us will need to be stationed out there.”

“We’re twenty floors up. Who’s going to climb that?”

“Someone who really wants to hurt Gya.”

Kyle nodded, knowing his brother was right. “Got it. I’ll take the balcony position.”

Through the glass, he could hear the conversation had escalated to yelling. He was even catching a few words with “no” being the most repeated one. Bobby had obviously been right about Gya Gaynor. She was a little diva. His Dom side came out roaring. God, I’d love to tame her.

He watched Stephanie grab Gya’s hand. Something in the singer’s eyes changed, and he sensed that under all the bratty behavior was a feminine softness that he found so appealing. The two walked into the room, leaving the balcony and arguments behind.

He and Aaron stood.

“Gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to Gya Gaynor, your new client.”

“Let’s get to the details, please.” Gya moved quickly to one of the chairs by the fireplace. It was clear she wanted to sit alone. “Tell me what you two men in black are going to do to make Stephanie feel better.”

Kyle could sense the invisible walls that Gya had built around her. Those barriers were definitely ancient. She clearly wanted to keep people at a distance. What had happened to this gorgeous creature to cause her to shut herself off? There was a reason that she acted the way she did, though unknown to him at the moment. Now that SCSS had landed the job, he would take the time to find out the facts and truth about Gya Gaynor.

Chapter Two

“I made some calls to Dallas PD about the shot fired at your concert.” Aaron opened the file he’d prepared on Gya. “No one has been arrested and they have no viable leads. Whoever fired at you, Miss Gaynor, is still on the loose.”

“You have the job, Mr. Strait. Please cut the sales pitch.” Gya folded her arms over her chest in a clear act of defiance, which only made her look even more gorgeous. She was the most beautiful creature he’d ever laid eyes on, though clearly quite the bratty diva. “Stephanie has convinced me that you are needed, but I want to make sure we’re getting our money’s worth out of SCSS. Tell me what you and your brother can do for me that local officers aren’t already doing.”

Stephanie leaned forward. “Gya, don’t be rude. These men are here to help.”

“I’m not being rude. I have a right to know what I’m paying for.”

He saw Kyle smile. It didn’t take a mind reader to realize his brother was attracted to Gya, too. No wonder. Despite her sour attitude, she was stunning. “My team of investigators is already checking every possible lead to identify the shooter. We already have a short list, which includes some pretty shady characters. I know you are aware of Vincent Scarpelli. He’s just one of several of your fans that needs to be checked out thoroughly.”

“We’ve read the message boards on your fan page, Gya.” Kyle pointed to the dossier. “We need to dig into the people who posted some of the more delusional sounding ones. Seems you have quite a number of possible stalkers.”

“I’m famous. All of us have stalkers, Mr. Strait. Just ask Selena, Taylor, or Uma.”

“Maybe so, Miss Gaynor, but this isn’t something to take lightly.” Kyle was being too soft with her. “Please call me Kyle.”

Gya rolled her eyes, making Aaron want to flip her over his knee and paddle her ass.

It’s time for this little diva to get the message. He stood, gathering up the dossier. “Perhaps this isn’t the job for us. It’s clear you do not have confidence in SCSS’s abilities. I’m sorry about that.” He turned to her agent. “I can suggest some other agencies that—”

“Hold on.” Gya jumped up to her feet. “I didn’t say that. I’m sure you are quite capable.”

“Are you sure?” He loved the fire in her eyes and the red in her cheeks. “Because if we do this you will do exactly what I say when I say it. There will be no questions or arguments.”

“I thought I was the client, not the other way around.”

“You are the client. If you’re not willing to do what I know is best, then it’s time for us to go. If I stay, it’s my job to keep you safe. So let me repeat how this will go down. You will do what I say without pushing back, complaining, or trying to get your way. I know what’s best. Always. Am I clear?”

“Very.” Her eyes held defiance but her arms fell to her side, a sign she was beginning to surrender.