“That is a lengthy conversation that would require me to pull the paperwork for all our current guards, which would probably lead to other questions since the paperwork is out, and it is already eight o’clock. I’m hungry, and I need to check on security before checking on Irene.”
At the irritation on his face, I couldn’t help but smile. I hadn’t realized how late it was, nor did I know how long it would take to answer the question. All I knew was that the guard shift was happening, and I was curious.
“You could have said something an hour ago.”
“I did,” he growled. “You didn’t even pause.”
“You could have said something loudly, where I could hear you,” I snapped, no longer amused. “You’ve spent more of the day with your head down staring at your phone than talking to me.”
“Because run
