Chapter 64 Remy
Chapter sixty-four
Remy
Christianna stirs, then stills when she realizes she is in a room full of people. I give her waist a supportive squeeze. She shifts just enough for me to tilt her upright so she can see everyone. She makes no move to leave my lap or Erik’s.
James offers her a small smile when he sees she is awake.
“Maestro,” she whispers, her fingers flexing gently in Raindrop’s fur.
“Call me James. We’re not at work,” he says. “This is my brother, David. He will be starting next month when we begin ballet auditions.”
She nods, managing a wan smile.
Her gaze moves to Coulson.
“Tianna, this is Coulson. He is handling the security investigation.”
Coulson inclines his head, then rises just enough to hand her a phone.
“I have a new phone with a new number for you,” he says.
“It’s cloned, so if you don’t want me to see something, don’t type it.
Your email has been changed. It’s now on a secure server and not tied to your name.
No one else should have the address. I didn’t think you’d want your old phone right now.
Your personal photos have been transferred, and you are backed up to a secured cloud.
All profiles on sites have been shut down and I have an image search running facial recognition if photos of either you or James are uploaded. ”
She takes the phone, her grip steady.
“Thank you for thinking of it,” she says quietly. “I don't want the other phone back.”
He nods. “I noticed you have outdated security here. You have the guard shack and a good physical location, but I would prefer it be updated. I can send you recommendations if you would like.”
She studies him, weighing his words. I force myself to remain silent. This is her house. Her decision.
“May I think about it?” she asks. “I just moved in. I don't want to feel watched.”
He nods briskly. “Of course. I would not recommend interior cameras. Exterior coverage is the priority, especially along the walls. Sensors should be mounted high enough that the dogs won’t trigger them.”
“Rescues?” he adds, glancing at the dogs. “Mine is too. She looked a lot like that when we got her. What are their names?”
I start to answer, but a genuine smile breaks across Christianna’s face.
“I’ve only had them for a day,” she says. “This is Treble.” She reaches over Erik to caress Raindrop’s ears. “And this is Bass. My little notes.”
“They’re a great breed,” Coulson says, all professionalism briefly gone. He pulls out his phone and shows her a picture. “This is mine.”
“She is adorable,” Christianna says softly. “She smiles with her eyes closed.”
“I'm still trying to get one with her eyes open,” he says, sounding faintly put out. He pockets the phone and rises.
“If anything changes, let me know. You have my recommendations. If you decide otherwise, I can arrange temporary coverage and upgrades.”
He turns to the Earls. “If anything changes on your end, call me immediately.” He hands them a card. “I can review your security as well.”
David accepts it. “Thank you. We will. Other than the video with James, nothing has happened. We can tell it's him.”
“We doubt anyone else would be able to,” James added.
“All right. I will take my leave.” He pivots on his heel and heads for the front door.