in the scene. He put his hand up. “Its okay, Oliver. Put it down. You’re safe.”
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 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
“Remind me to never do anything to harm that little guy in any way. Hawk is nuts.” Drew shuddered.
“It’s his job to protect his mate, and Hawk is a workaholic. I’m surprised he lets Johnny out to play.” Remi chuckled.
“Okay, enough excitement for one night. Everybody off. You don’t have to go to your rooms, but you have to get the hell out of my office.” Maverick lowered his head, speaking softly to Cecil, as he clung tightly to the Alpha. Drew knew how he felt. Tonight was something he never wanted to experience again,