Saved by Sin [Paladin Protection Agency 1] (Siren Publishing Classic) by Susan Hayes

with the class? Or do I have to wait for the scuttlebutt later?”
    Michelle glanced at Jase and made a decision. “Sin, can Jase come to this meeting? Please? I imagine we’re going to need help with this at some point, and I’d rather it was someone I knew, at least a little bit.”
    “You got any other assignments coming up, Jase?” Sinjin asked, his voice carefully neutral.
    “I’m my own man for the next few days, and I would be honored to help you and your lady with whatever it is she’s facing.”
    Michelle felt a surge of relief. “Thank you. Though I’m not sure you’re not going to regret agreeing when you find out what’s been going on.”
    “Whatever it is, I can handle it,” Jase declared with complete confidence.
    “Really?” Sinjin’s voice was tinged with amusement. “Are you weapons certified for proton packs? We might just be needing them.”
    Michelle nodded, her eyes watching Jase for his reaction.
    “Seriously?” He looked from Sinjin to Michelle, his expression one of almost gleeful surprise. “Well, this will be one for the resume then. Do you think we actually have proton packs in the armory? Because that would be really damned cool.”
    Michelle tried to smother the fit of giggles that overtook her and failed completely. Out of all the reactions she’d been prepared for, from laughter to accusations of insanity, Jase’s yearning for Ghostbusters’ gear had her in stitches. Giggles turned to laughter, and soon all of them were joking and teasing each other. For the rest of the journey into Seattle, they took turns butchering lines from the Ghostbusters movies and falling into fresh gales of laughter. It was a lot easier to joke and ignore the knowledge that somewhere out there, Robert was waiting for her.
    They pulled into an underground parking lot and drew to a stop at a security gate. Their driver identified himself and his occupants in crisp tones that made Michelle feel like she was entering a military compound.
    When they got out this time, the driver got their bags and headed for one set of doors while Sinjin and Jase headed for another, with Michelle once again ensconced in Sinjin’s arms.
    “You know, the novelty of being carried everywhere is wearing off fast,” she grumbled as they made their way through a maze of corridors. They occasionally passed men and women who all stopped to smile at Sin, welcoming him back before giving her quizzical glances. Finally they stepped into an elevator, and when they debarked, she felt as if they had gone from military compound to corporate headquarters. The lighting was muted, the worn linoleum floors had been replaced by marble tiles, and the simple gray-and-white color scheme of the lower floors was now a subtle blend of polished wood and cream-colored walls.
    “Wow,” Michelle murmured as she glanced around her.
    “Yeah, it’s a whole different world up here,” Jase agreed, and she noticed even his enthusiastic manner was somewhat more subdued now.
    “A world you’re not supposed to be in unless invited, Waters.” A firm voice sounded from just down the corridor. “Funny thing, I don’t remember inviting you.”
    “I invited him, sir,” Sinjin answered, and she could feel his body tense slightly, coming to attention despite having her in his arms.
    “I see.” The owner of the voice stepped around the corner, and Michelle knew instantly that this had to be Geoff Remington. He wore his authority like a cloak, and he ran his eyes over the three of them in an assessment that suddenly had her wishing she’d taken time to clean herself up before arriving for this meeting.
    “Sir, this is Michelle Jamieson. Michelle, this is Geoff Remington.”
    “I take it this is the damsel in distress?”
    “I am not a damsel!” Michelle snapped at him. “Though I am most definitely in distress. But for the love of heaven please can we stop with the fairy tale references. My life is strange enough already. It doesn’t need