Damien was reluctant to admit it was in part that he didn't want to. It sounded sentimental if he said it, but some of them had watched him grow up, certainly more than his old man did. "They're not, but staffing is out of your hands. You may handle security, Spencer, but household staff is handled by Morrison." That was the ancient household butler, the man was older than his father. "Staffing goes to him."

Damien knew Spencer was upset, but this was his first time dealing with the old man. Growing up under his shadow, Damien was not particularly shocked by the turn of events. Incredibly upset by it, shaken perhaps, but not terribly surprised. He wondered if this was Spencer speaking impulsively following the whole situation.

"You are to keep me safe... You would do that even when it's against him?"