undivided attention. “You’re not going back.”
“Could have fooled me. I didn’t think you wanted me here. Actions speak louder than words, and Russ, you have shown me very clearly you don’t want to be near me. Why do you care if I go back or not?” Vivian demanded.
God she was beautiful. Even when angry she carried a grace about her that he had to have. He ignored the other two at the table and stalked to Vivian. He pulled her out of the chair and wrapped her in his arms. He grazed her throat with his canines and whispered to her, “Mine.”
Vivian shivered in his arms. He snarled and took her mouth in a kiss. His wolf wanted to break free and howl.
The only thing stopping him from stripping her bare and taking her in the kitchen was the siren going off around the compound.
“Fuck. They’re here. My guess is they’re going for a snatch-and-grab. Do you have any weapons? I know for sure they will.” Greycen took charge of the situation and it was the last straw for Russ.
This was his house. His people. And damn it, he was the alpha here.
“Peter, take Greycen to the tunnels. Vivian and I will be right behind you. I need to warn the others and get us out of here. We’ll regroup at one of the outer houses. He won’t attack the family homes, will he?” Russ directed the question at Greycen.
“He is capable of anything. He’s sneaky and devious. Is running the right option?”
“We are not running. We’re retreating to get a better position. A strong leader knows you can’t always stay and fight.” And he was a strong leader. He knew that in his heart of hearts. Now it was time to prove it.
“I think Ryerson will try to take over the main compound and hold those in the house prisoner until he gets what he wants. He’ll think he has the tactile advantage among your people.” Greycen laid it out for him.
“Not going to happen. I’ll get David and Max to evacuate the others. We have another safehouse we were going to utilise earlier this year. Let’s get going before they breach the field.” Russ took Vivian’s hand.
“What the fuck is going on?” Max charged into the room with David hot on his heels.
Good, he wouldn’t have to waste time finding them. The quicker he got Vivian to safety the better he would feel.
“Evacuate the main house and get a message out to the other families living outside the house. We are about to be invaded. We’ll regroup at the safe house.” Russ commanded.
“What about you?” David questioned.
“Greycen and I will lead the others on a chase and meet up with you. Take care of Vivian until I get there.”
“No!” two voices shouted in harmony.
Russ looked back at Peter and Vivian.
“I’m going with you, Russ. This is my fight.” Vivian snarled.
“I can’t ju —” Russ ran a hand down his face.
“You can. Now stop arguing.” Vivian went to the doorway of the kitchen and waited expectantly.
“I’m going too.” Peter stated.
“No.” Greycen’s tone broke no argument, but Peter ignored him.
Russ looked between the two and wondered if Greycen was gay and maybe Peter’s mate—but there wasn’t time for this.
“Fine. David and Max, if we don’t see you in two days’ time, send someone searching. We’ll meet you at the house my parents old home, you know the one. Then make a plan to take our home back.”
With his orders given, Russ strode out towards his office. He went to the safe and grabbed his wallet and some keys as well as some extra cash he had stashed. He shut down his computer and put the pass locks in place. Next he went to his weapons cabinet. There were more guns stashed around the house that David and Max could use. They were his two best men. He knew they would protect their family. Four others had joined him. He turned to see. Everett, Greycen, Peter and Vivian hovered by the door.
Russ wasn’t surprised to find Everett had joined him. He was very protective of his cousin, Peter. You wouldn’t know he had