HUNTER'S POV
Millie’s eyes were hard, her face set in a scowl that spoke of deep disappointment. Colton, standing beside her, wore a look of quiet but unmistakable anger. The tension in the room was palpable, and I braced myself for the inevitable lecture.
Colton was the first to break the silence. “This isn’t exactly what I had in mind when you said we needed to keep an eye on her 24/7,” he said, shaking his head in disappointment.
I barely had a chance to respond before Millie jumped in. “Care to explain yourself, Hunter?” she demanded, her voice sharp and unwavering.
I forced a shrug, trying to appear unfazed. “You know my reasons. I needed to make sure she wasn’t a threat,” I said evenly. “I didn't want to take any chances.”
“We already know she’s not a threat. We were wrong about
