Free Omega by Kassanna Page A

glanced up and pivoted on her feet, breaking away from the group and trotting his way.
    Robbie put the little girl down at the car door and patted her pockets, pulling something free before opening the door. Her shoulders slumped. She opened the back door and set the child in the seat before entering the front passenger’s side.
    “Where is the other toddler?” He glanced over his shoulder at the sniffling girl. Her small shoulders shook and big tears slid down chubby cheeks.
    “Malachai cornered me.” She huffed and opened her hand. A syringe rested in her palm. She placed it on the dash and pulled a sheath of papers from her blouse. “I saved my research and Marree.” She closed her eyes but tears escaped past her lids and rolled down her cheek.
    He put the car in neutral and set the parking break before popping the lever. “I’ll get her.”
    “Wait.” She placed her hand on his arm. “You’ll never get past his personal security squad and no doubt Malachai has surrounded himself with those men. I’ll have to find another way to get Seri. There is no way in hell I am leaving my child with that madman.” She released his bicep and slumped back into the seat. “Let’s get Marree to safety, please.”
    “Your child?” Colin slammed his door and placed the car in gear, passing fire trucks as they drove away. He glanced over at Robbie. She hadn’t answered him. Her features were drawn, lines bracketed her lips and dark, crescent shadows framed her eyes. He checked the rearview mirror. Marree had fallen asleep, hugging herself. First he needed to find a pay phone, and then he needed answers. Colin wiped his palm down his face, so much plotting. Situations had been set in motion there was no turning away from.
    White lines rose up to meet him as they traveled the dark road. He couldn’t take them back to Volkshire; it was too dangerous there with Ian still in control. No doubt Malachai had already gotten a hold of him and apprised his father of what was going on. A lone light beamed over an older structure. He took the turn onto the property and realized it was the old gas station. The proprietor had already left for the night. He parked closer to the garage and twisted in his seat looking for a payphone, and spotted one on the other side of the structure. Another quick look at the girls and he exited the car.
    At the phone, he patted his pockets for change and reached into his jeans pulling out a few dimes. He dropped the coins in the slot and stabbed the numbers, waiting.
    “Where the hell are you?” Matos growled into his ear. “I have been waiting for you all for hours. Reana took off earlier kicking up dust as she sped off.”
    “My soon-to-be ex-wife won’t be coming back. There were a few…hiccups. I have Robbie and a child. There has been another change of plans. I need you to take the toddler to Sint. She knows what to do.” He glanced toward the car.
    “What about you? Your mate? Ian has been a bastard all day. He’s pulling my men, guys I know are loyal to him, and stationing them around the house with explicit instructions to accept only his orders. It’s no longer safe for you. Ian wants your head.” Matos huffed. “And probably mine.”
    “Let him try and take our heads, old friend. We have fought stronger foes.” Colin leaned against the glass.
    “Women don’t count fool,” Matos grumbled.
    The window cooled his forehead. “There’s a shack at the far end of Volkshire property. I have until Friday. I will hunker down there.” Hiding rankled. He’d never hidden from a problem in his life. Robbie, he had to consider her. He’d swallow his pride to keep her safe. “I can handle myself, right now my main concern is to get the tot safe.”
    “I leave and you won’t have any backup…” Matos grew quiet.
    “The babe is important to Robbie. I am a man, moreover, a wolf. I will live and die like one,” Colin rumbled. “I will do what I have to, all I ask is that you keep her