The other bodyguard had taken personal leave, leaving Duncan with only one bodyguard today. Liberty was concerned that a single bodyguard would have trouble getting Duncan into the car.

The bodyguard did not refuse.

He and Liberty helped Duncan into the car. Once Duncan was inside, Liberty considerately secured his seat belt while the bodyguard fit the wheelchair into the trunk.

Duncan kept his eyes on Liberty as she buckled him up. Since the pair was in such close proximity, he nearly ga