Chapter 63. Beware

Paul nodded slowly, staring at Ty the whole time. “So you saw how that affected me?” He asked quietly.

“I did.” Ty rasped, remembering how Paul Ashton had broken down and cried. “I’m so sorry.”

But the elderly man only shook his head. “Don’t be. You were only doing your job. But I hope that showed you how strongly I feel about my daughter.”

“It did.”

“She’s my heart, Tyler.” Paul’s voice was barely above a whisper. “You don’t want to know what I’ll do if you hurt that girl. Trust me on that.”

“I understand, Sir.”

“Do you?” Paul tilted his head to the side. 

“I do, Sir.” Ty nodded. Hell, his admiral had warned him about the man.

“Good. I’m glad we understand each other. You can court my daughter but on one condition.” 

“Anything, Sir.” Ty would have even gladly given one of his balls if that was what it was going to take.

“My daughter wakes up in my house every morning.” The elderly man said, getting to his feet