He took a picture of the roses and headed back the way he’d come, the conversations between the guests increasing. Before he went to see Felix, he stopped in front of the congregation.
“I apologise for the change of plans. We’ve had a small incident, nothing to worry about, but we have to ensure you are all safe before we allow you to leave. Please bear with us.”
He didn’t wait to hear any questions and, instead, went to Felix. “I need you to get back to Sec HQ and check the cameras. Greg and Sam are trying, but they don’t have magical fingers like you do.” He swallowed, his mind flickering back to their brief interlude before coming back to the subject at hand. “Be careful.”
“Yes, boss.” Felix disappeared.
Brett approached the royal family. “I apologise for worrying you.” He hated bringing bad news to these people. “Something happened at the door to the chapel, and we needed to make sure you were safe.”
King Andrew stepped forward. “What happened?”
“A grave of roses was placed in front of the door. The cameras were taken down beforehand, so we don’t know who did it. We’re keeping all the guests here for the moment.”
“What’s the plan?” Christian asked.
“Unfortunately, as we blocked the tunnels, we have no way of getting you out of here without anyone seeing, so we’re going to have to keep you here, too.”
“Ask Neil and everyone to help. They’ll aid with the lockdown,” Christian said.
Brett nodded. “Good idea, thanks.” He turned to his guards. “Keep them safe.”
“Yes, sir,” they said.
He returned to the congregation, locating Christian’s friends. He stopped by their row and leant down to speak with Christian’s ex-boss. “Neil, we’re in a lockdown situation. Would you and your people be willing to help secure the place?”
“Absolutely. Just tell me where you want them.”
Brett directed them to secure the perimeter of the chapel alongside one of his own guards, ensuring that no one should be able to leave. The media will be having a field day. Which gave him an idea. He returned to the back and found Kai and Mav.
“Would you be able to send something out on social media to create less of a buzz about us locking everyone in here?”
Kai nodded. “Sure. We can think of something.”
“And if we get others to do it, too, it’ll help,” Mav agreed.
“Thanks.”
“What can we do?” Prince Douglas said.
“Nothing right now. We’re trying to find who did it, but they might’ve left before we realised what happened. Either that, or they’re still here to see what we’ll do.”
“Brett,” Maddox said in his ear. “Army trucks have just pulled up at the gates. They’re saying they’re here to help.”
Brett frowned. “How did they know we needed help?”
“Someone in the guests sent out a message requesting aid.”
“Who?”
“Cameron Deighton, he’s Neil’s second-in-command.”
“Fucking hell. Keep them there until I speak with Neil.” He stormed back through the chapel to find Neil. “What the hell, Neil? This is supposed to be a lockdown.”
Neil frowned. “What do you mean?”
“Cameron sent out an SOS to the Army. We have trucks outside.”
Neil glared at Cameron, who blanched. “I didn’t request that. I’ll speak to them and send them off.”