Nicholas I got dressed fast, there wasn't much time and I didn't exactly desire going into battle with so much skin exposed. Besides, a well-dressed man had a certain advantage against certain weak-minded individuals. Jack was taking far too much time. I focused on the mass of bonds that had formed inside us. Erina was practically a mass of quivering goo as everything inside of her was short-circuited. No matter, we'd keep her safe. "Nic, there's a lot of them out there. Where do you want me?" Warren had been the next fastest to get dressed. Not that I doubted much from my second. "You and Paxton are going to be the last line of defense." I adjusted my tie. "I'll be right outside the room, but I'm depending on you to keep her safe in case there are any surprises." "And me?" P