Nate’s POV

I scoffed. “Are you being real?” I asked. I was stupefied. How could James ask such a thing? What is he trying to gain from it? Is he trying to disgrace me or what? I should be his personal guard? For what stupid reason?

“Of course, brother. I’m serious. Or do you see any trace of joke in my face?” James smirked.

“Then you must be a fool for asking such a thing, because I will never do that. It’s never gonna happen,” I said softly. I was trying everything within my ...