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Oliver growled.
 To what, the unforgiving streets? Are you crazy? Do you know
what I had to do to survive? Oh, yeah. You do. Lord knows you made
sure to throw that in my face. Blair had to calm down. First, they
were shouting and that wasn t good if you were trying to sneak.
Second, Johnny was crying.
 Stop it, both of you. As glad as I am that you two are finally
getting things off of your chest, this isn t conducive to us getting
away quietly, Drew hissed out. He pulled Johnny to him, rubbing his
back and shushing him.
 Listen. Oliver held a hand up, tilting his head as he strained to
hear.
They all quieted to hear footsteps getting closer.
 Run, Oliver whispered.
They all began to run as fast as they could in the confined space,
the twists and turns slowing them down. They stumbled when Oliver
ran into a wall. They were in some sort of a chamber with nowhere to
go as packed dirt walls surrounded them.
Cecil was becoming hysterical, clawing at Blair and crying.
 Now what? Blair asked in a panicked voice. This was so not
good. They had nowhere to go, and whoever was after them had only
to finish the journey, and he would have the mates cornered.
Blair watched as Oliver looked around for a weapon. There had to
be something he could use. His brother was the unofficial leader of
this little group, and Blair knew Oliver felt it was his job to protect
them. Some of the old Oliver was coming out. His brother pulled at a
rotting three-foot piece of two-by-four that was falling away from the
structure that was outlined against the far wall, apparently an old
bracing system of some sort. He yanked and twisted at it until it broke
free.  Get behind me.
All four ran behind Oliver as he raised the piece of wood.
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 Looky. Looky. Little mates lost. Jackson cackled as he came
into view. He walked casually toward the frightened group. Drew and
Blair shoved Cecil and Johnny further behind them.
 I thought you got your ass kicked and ran out of town, doggy,
Blair spat out at him. What was wrong with him? Why was he
taunting a deranged wolf? Yeah, he needed a head examination.
 Shut up, whore. I don t need you now that I have the Alpha and
Commander s mates.
 Don t talk to my brother that way, you piece of shit! Oliver
swung the two-by-four at Jackson, making him take a step back.
 Damn, mates are getting backbones these days. Used to be a time
when they were seen and not heard. Ah, the good old days. Jackson
tsked as he stepped closer again.  Just give me the two little twinks,
and I ll be on my way. No harm, no foul.
 Try and take them and I ll stake you through your black heart!
Oliver yelled.
 Dumb ass. I m not a vampire. Should have stayed in school.
Now give them to me. Jackson lunged as Oliver braced the wood
under his arm and thrust forward. Jackson s claws swiped at him but
missed as he slumped down Oliver s body. Everyone started
screaming, and Johnny was crying hysterically as Drew kicked
Jackson s body away from Oliver.
 I I killed him. Oliver dropped the makeshift weapon as he
slumped against the wall, looking at his hands as if they were
strangers to him.
Oliver quickly gained his composure as they heard footsteps
again, lots of footsteps, thundering toward them. His brother reached
down and grabbed the bloodied weapon as he jumped in front of the
mates again. Holding it high, he was ready to swing at whoever came
close. Blair was terrified and proud at the same time.
Maverick was the first to round the corner, skidding to a halt as he
took in the scene. He put his hand up.  Its okay, Oliver. Put it down.
You re safe.
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Blair looked over to see Oliver had an unfocused look. His eyes
darting around, and Blair knew Oliver wasn t even aware of what was
going on. Blair knew taking out Jackson was playing havoc with his
psyche. The act was rebelling in his mind, his brain rejecting it.
Micah pushed past and threw his arm up as Oliver sent the piece
of wood flying at him,  Stay away from them!
Micah grabbed him and pulled him in his arms.  I got you. It s
okay. Oliver slumped against his mate in a daze.
 Johnny! Where the fuck is my mate? Johnny! Everyone moved
aside as Hawk came barreling through, and Johnny ran to Hawk,
wailing and crying Hawk s name. Hawk snatched him up and held
him in a tight grip.  It s okay, pretty baby. Daddy s got you. Hawk
buried his face in Johnny s hair and released a loud exhale, his
shoulders shaking.
Blair and Oliver s heads snapped up as they looked at Hawk.
 Long story. Micah and Kota said in unison.
Blair turned to his brother.  This isn t finished between us.
 Whatever, Oliver muttered as Micah led him away.
* * * *
Remi grabbed Drew, pulling his shirt up and running his hands all
over his upper torso.  Are you hurt? Did he hurt you, pup?
Drew was going to die of mortification if Remi didn t stop. Geez,
the guys were here. Remi pulled him close, peppering kissing all over
his face and head. Drew loved it.
Kota grabbed Blair as Maverick carried Cecil out, leading the
way.
As they cleared the bookcase, Maverick looked back.  I had no
clue that was here. Who found it?
 Oliver, Blair volunteered.
 Very smart, young man. Very smart, Maverick praised him.  I
believe people should not only face up to what they do wrong, but be
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acknowledged for what they do right. Balance.
Oliver shrugged and looked away.
Maverick dropped down in his office chair with Cecil cuddled in
his arms. The Sentries had boarded up the window and cleaned the
glass and other debris up.
Hawk slumped onto the sofa, pulling Johnny even closer, Johnny
calming him down now. Drew noticed that Hawk didn t care who saw
him cry.
 So what the hell did Jackson want? Remi asked as he kissed his
mate.
 Cecil and Johnny, Drew answered.
Hawk growled loudly.
 But why? I can t figure out Jackson s motives. Sure, an Alpha s
mate is a prime target, but Jackson wasn t after territory or even his
position. It doesn t make any sense. Remi asked in a baffled voice.
 Did you know he was a pimp? He approached me a while ago at
The Café. I think he thought Cecil and Johnny would rake in the cash
as his rent boys. Kota pulled Blair in his arms.
 Love you, sunshine.
Blair smiled at his mate, kissing his neck.  Is it really over?
Because I was scared shitless? he whispered to his mate.
 Yes, it s over. I have you, sunshine.
Blair leaned into the wolf, his eyes closed, shaking his head
slightly as if he were trying to rid the experience from his mind.
Drew was taking this all in. He was learning more about the other
mates tonight then his whole time here combined. It made his
problem seem a little more manageable knowing the other mates were
dealing with their own set of issues.
Hawk enveloped Johnny in his arms and stormed out of the office,
snapping and growling, his mate whimpering and shaking
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