Chapter 20
It was nearly dawn when they were finally allowed to leave the scene.
Michaela – utterly exhausted from the post adrenaline rush let down, and the time of day in general – had literally fallen asleep on her feet while leaning against Casey.
Casey had scooped her up in his arms and deposited her in the passenger seat of the Canyon. Then he'd made a show of getting in and driving away.
Back at the mansion, Casey carried Michaela to her room, where he tucked her into bed. As he turned to leave, Michaela grabbed his hands.
"Stay with me," she murmured.
"I don't require sleep," he replied gently.
"I know, just lay with me," she responded sleepily.
Casey gently moved Michaela over and lay down awkwardly beside her.
Michaela pulled his arm around her, cuddled against him, and sighed happily as she allowed sleep to once more claim her.
* * *
With Drakon's death, his hold over his men evaporated. Cutting deals with the D.A.'s office, they talked about how Drakon had blackmailed clients, and other nefarious deeds.
Tilly fired pretty much everyone who hadn't been arrested, and set about hiring a trustworthy group of security officers recommended by none other than the Foundation for Law and Government. She also took back her maiden name of Sandburn, and changed the company's name.
With the Foundation's help, she began to build her security company, T.S. Security Firm, into one of the most reputable firms in the world.