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Wonderful, we’d had a nice evening, and now I was in here puking my guts up. What must he think?
“Give me a few minutes,” I called back as I tried to control my breathing. I hated that wrenching feeling that left you breathless when being sick. After a few more moments, I stood up and grabbed some mouthwash from the cupboard and rinsed the nasty taste from my mouth. Spraying some air freshener, I opened the door and was hauled into a strong pair of arms. Levi held me tightly; I clung to his cut.
“Whatever this fuck is doing, we’ll stop him,” Levi promised, one hand rubbing my back. I curled into him, seeking his heat and comfort. Everything was finally sinking in, and I didn’t like what I now faced. Somehow, I’d managed to keep a distance from what was being delivered to my house. But Brooker had managed to do what nobody else had. By invading my safe space and peering through my windows, he’d driven home how dangerous my situation was.
What if it hadn’t been Brooker? What if it had been this maniac? My cousins and I weren’t safe, not even with Dane, Daithi, and Riley there. Brooker had still approached the house, knowing the guys were there. Sure, he was more about ego than insanity, but this other guy was insane.
Levi carefully steered me towards the living room, where everyone waited.
“We are not safe here,” I murmured.
“I’ll make your world safe, baby,” Levi promised as he rested his chin on my head. “I swear to God, nothing will harm a hair on you.”
“We’ll rain Hellfire upon them,” Tiny agreed from behind.
“And we’re here,” Daithi added, not to be left out.
Levi shot him a stare over my head.
“My question is, is the house safe for the girls?” Tiny rumbled.
“Nobody’s going to get past us,” Riley answered.
Levi and Tiny both sent a pointed look at Dane, who growled.
“Don’t start pissing the both of you,” Lio warned with a glare. “The main thing is the women are okay. Now let’s not swing our dicks to see who has the biggest. It’s a valid question. Are the ladies safe here?”
“Yes. We’ve got cameras and sensors up,” Dane replied grumpily.
“Yet Brooker was about to get past them. How?” Lio challenged.
“Good question,” Riley responded. He slipped outside with Daithi on his heels.
“What would you like to do?” Lio asked me.
“Finally, somebody with a brain who considers our own thoughts and feelings,” Brandy said with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
She received fire looks from all the men in the room, apart from Lio.
“I want to stay at home,” I replied as Tami and Cami agreed.
That didn’t sit well with Levi. I felt the pissed-off vibes flowing from him. He was gearing up to argue.
“Look, this is our home. We know every nook and cranny and the escape routes better than anyone here. If we get trapped upstairs, there are four routes to flee to. Down here, there are multiple exits. Let’s not mess around. Don’t underestimate me. I didn’t grow up in that shit life without learning to protect myself and my cousins. We grew up in a male-dominated world and were thought nothing of less than chattel who had to obey the big bad alpha in charge.
“We learned to survive before we could walk. This house may be much smaller than what some of you are used to, but believe me, it’s our fortress. So stop the posturing and work with us, or walk out that door and let us protect ourselves. It is entirely your choice!” I said with fire.
Tiny sent me an approving glance while Levi scowled. Lio nodded his head even as Dane frowned.
“For now, I’ll agree, but much more, and we won’t be able to stop Derek from returning. And my big brother will not allow a threat to come to you girls,” Dane warned.
“Any further shit, and they’ll be packed to Hellfire,” Levi stated and sent Dane a challenging look.
I rolled my eyes at them.
“Enough. Nobody, not even Derek, dictates where I go,” I said clearly.
“Not going to listen to your big brother?” Tiny questioned casually.
