since . . . “Dexter almost got kidnapped because of me.” Taryn snorted. “He almost got kidnapped because Ramón is fucked in the head. You noticed he was gone, you tracked him, you saved him. If you hadn’t gotten to him as quickly as you did—” Taryn cut herself off and shook her head. “Let’s not think about that. You’re not at fault for what happened. You’re the hero of the hour and we want you as Guardian.” As a thought occurred to Riley, she asked, “Would it mean that Tao lost his bodyguard position?” “No,” replied Taryn. “Which means you’d be able to spend a fair bit of time together if
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