“She does,” Angus answered for her. “However, she’s going to take leave for a couple of weeks to get her mind back in the game.” He held up a hand. “Before you ask, I’m not going with her. I’m staying here to fight the case against me, and after tonight, Nari and I will have no contact with each other.” The words were like a punch to the gut, but the woman was too kind, and she was going to ruin her life because of him—if she didn’t get killed first. He hadn’t protected his sister, but he’d protect Nari whether she appreciated it or not.

Vaughn leaned back. “A temporary leave of absence might be a good idea. When you return your head will be on straight again and we can get work done.”

Was it Angus’s imagination or did the jerk’s gaze drop to Nari’s breasts for a minute?

She stood taller, which didn’t come close to the height of either man. “I’m done with everybody in this room except for the dog. Vaughn? Go home. I’ll report to work on Monday morning as originally planned.” She didn’t turn around. “Angus? I’ll deal with you in a minute.”

The tone made his cock hard. Oh, he was a deviant bastard, but Angus didn’t care. “Gladly,” he drawled.

Vaughn’s chest puffed out like a silverback gorilla in a fight for dominance. “Force? How about I give you a ride to wherever you’re going tonight?”

“I’m already here,” Angus said smoothly. There was no need to let the agent know he was sleeping on the sofa. There also was no need to demand an HDD team on Nari because she was leaving town the next day. “I believe the lady asked you to leave. I’d hate for her to kick your ass.”

Scarlet crossed Vaughn’s cheekbones.

“Angus,” Nari snapped. “Knock it off. Vaughn? Leave.” She motioned to the door.

Roscoe growled, finally giving up on obedience.

Vaughn looked at the dangerous Czech German shepherd and then reached for the doorknob behind his back. “Fine. We can discuss this more on Monday morning. But make the right decision, Nari. I don’t want to irritate your daddy by firing you, but I will if need be.”

With that last dig, the agent left.

Nari turned to face Angus. “None of that was necessary. Now, you can sleep on my sofa tonight, but tomorrow I think it’d be better if you used Mal and Pippa’s guest room until you get your legal situation sorted out and we solve these cases.”