Scott Sullivan cleared his throat. "Was that girl you were just holding your girlfriend?"
He'd been in the room, so he'd seen the whole thing.
Nathaniel Nathan shot him a look but said nothing. Scott Sullivan, however, launched right into praising Vera Xavier. "She's definitely worthy of being the Captain's woman! Beautiful, capable, and gutsy enough to use herself as bait in a situation like that!"
Nathaniel Nathan threw the cigarette he'd only taken two drags from onto the ground and viciously stomped it out.
It finally dawned on Scott Sullivan that he had misspoken. Nathaniel Nathan carried her picture with him every day, which meant she held an incredibly important place in his heart. In a situation like the one they'd just been in, the slightest mishap would have led to unthinkable consequences.
After a long moment, Nathaniel Nathan spoke. "You lead the team back. I'll stay behind and check for any remaining accomplices."
