"What?" Chloe nearly dropped her spoon.

"Why?" she asked, struggling to stay calm.

If men were assigned to watch her, sneaking off to Black Silk on the weekends would become nearly impossible.

"Because I said so." He didn't bother offering a real explanation. He didn't want her worrying unnecessarily, and he certainly couldn't tell her the real reason behind his decision.

"I don't want bodyguards. I barely leave the house, and when I do, Ivanna's always with me."

"It's not up for discu