3 Chapter 3

Two hours later, the full system had been installed. The technician went over everything with Max and Jack, including how to activate the wireless door locks, and how to use their smartphones to arm and disarm the system—and monitor the house for any alerts when they were gone.

“Feel better now?” Max asked Jack after the technician and his team had left.

“Much. There’s no way the bastard can get to you while you’re home.”

“That isthe idea,” Max agreed.

“Now all you need is a bodyguard when you—”

“Enough,” Max said. “That is not happening. Tony would have to be crazy to try something when I’m out and about.”

“I think crazy fits him to a T, given what he did to you,” Jack replied with a strained smile. “So, watch your back. Please.”

“Jack, take a deep breath and relax. You’re overreacting. Maybe we both are, although I’ll admit I like knowing a burglar can’t get in here to steal my computers, or whatever else he might think is worth something.”