“And girl power,” Nova pipes up. “Don’t overlook girls just because you’re all men. Women can do installation and patrols, too.”
The boys all turn to look at her.
Brew rolls his eyes. "Nobody’s dismissin' women—if they’re up to the task, then sure. Plus, some top female politicians and hobnobs are always on the lookout for female security guards. It’s not a bad idea.”
“You lookin’ for some extra work, shorty?” I rib, looking at Nova.
She flips me the bird. “Funny.”
“Additionally, the increased quoting will likely lead to hirin’ two new staff members,” Brew adds. “Especially with Erica goin’ on maternity leave soon.”
“Which brings us to you,” Logan says, as Nova glances at him.
“Oh, no, what did I do now?” she sighs.
Logan chuckles. “Nothin’. In fact, this was kinda about you, in a roundabout way. You’ve pulled your weight around here for the last year, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.”
My girl sits up a little straighter. “Go on. I enjoy hearing good things about myself.”
“We’re tryin’ to say you got promoted,” Haze says, pointing at her. “How would you like to be the new office manager? You’d have your own office out in the back, no more reception desk and answerin’ calls, that’ll be the new recruits job. Your primary role is to make sure those quotes go out promptly and to answer all emails with correct estimations.”
She blinks, half a donut halting right before her mouth. “Seriously?”
They all nod.
“You deserve it,” I add.
“This isn’t a prank?” She glances at each of them, then me, and I shake my head.
“It’s not a prank,” Logan says. “Congratulations.”
“Holy shit!” Nova does a little dance, still holding the donut, and sways from side to side. “Hey, does this mean I get that raise after all?”
“Would kinda suck to take on more duties without extra pay,” Haze says at the same time Brew groans. “You should be rewarded for all the good work you’ve been doin’.”
“Yay!” she squeals, doing another little jig.
“Hey, what about me?” I add in playfully. “Remember, I can access locations beyond your wildest imagination.”
“Like that hot little number at the club?” Logan laughs.
I sense Nova bristle but it could just be my imagination.
“Which one?” I quip.
The boys chuckle.
“Ugh,” Nova says. “I’d be wearing two condoms if I were you, you just never know where some of these floozies have been.”
Her being jealous struck a nerve, but when I glance at her and see her cheeks a little pink, I know she’s getting fired up all over again.
“Nah, she wasn’t my type,” I say, leaning back in my chair.
“You gotta be shittin’ me?” Brew shakes his head.
“Not gonna remind you she’s someone’s daughter,” Sawyer sighs. “I’ll just let that sit there for you to digest,Dad.”
Brew shuts his trap.