Free Salvation by Jambrea Jo Jones Page B

lacking. As if Se and Rock could sense his thoughts, they surrounded him, hugging him close.
    “It can’t be possible. Why would he be after me? Or want me dead?” Zander whispered, now more unsure than ever.
    “He’s a sick fuck. Puts Seth Davidson to shame. Never could pin anything on Larrison while I was in the Alliance. No proof. But the rumours surrounding him are enough to make the hardest man shiver in his boots,” Kain answered.
    “I’ve heard of him. So have you, Rock. Remember that story about the corpse left on Alfe II? Cuts all over the place. They almost couldn’t identify the man. That was rumoured to be Larrison . It’s said that he likes to play rough with his toys and they don’t survive. I’m not sure how he got this crew. Must be paying them a lot. His family has money. Could be how he never got caught.”
    “Shit. I remember. Let’s go.” Rock tugged Zander and Se out of the door, shouldering his way past Rave and Kain .
    “Go where? Not after that man. It’s me he wants. I’ll just go and find—”
    Four voices shouted in harmony, “ No! ”
    They halted in the hallway. Zander was shocked at the fury in Rock and Se’s tone.
    “Are you fucking crazy?” Se asked calmly.
    “Over my dead body,” Rock made his opinion known.
    “Well now, Rave, isn’t this interesting.”
    Zander turned away from his lovers to look at the two men.
    “Yes it is, Kain .” Rave looked amused.
    “At least now I don’t have to worry about Rock being after your ass. Seems like you’re last season. Ouch!” Kain chuckled when Rave smacked him.
    “Would you two quit fucking around? I don’t remember giving you a bunch of shit when we went after Davidson. Larrison isn’t going to get his hands on Zander and that’s all there is to it. I’ll kill the bastard myself if I have to. He came to my home and put my lovers in danger. That shit is not going to be forgotten.”
    “Calm down there, Romeo. You know Kain and I are with you a hundred per cent.”
    “Yeah, we are, but what are your intentions with regards to my cousin?”
    “ Kain , now is not the time. Someone is after Zan . We have to fix this.” Se tried to put a stop to the questions.
    The care with which Se and Rock spoke of him warmed Zander’s heart. He didn’t think he’d ever had anyone care for him this way. Certainly not his one-night-stand lovers.
    “They’re both mine. That’s all you two need to know. Now let’s make a plan so the three of us can have some more time together.”
    Rock ignored everyone and left the hallway for his office. Zander followed. Maybe things would be all right and his life could get back on track. With a few variations. He needed to make room for Se and Rock. It looked like things might become long term, if he made it through alive.

Chapter Six
     
     
     
    Larrison’s rage knew no bounds. “Why did you flee? I specifically said I wanted Zander on this ship. Not for you to turn tail and run at the first sign of resistance.”
    He slapped the man in front of him. The crack echoed in the small space of the bridge. It calmed him down enough that he could reel in his anger. At least on the outside. Inside he seethed. To be so close to Zander and not have him in his grasp was not acceptable. Someone would die.
    “Sir, another ship came and we had to get out of there. They radioed us and told us that the Alliance was on the way. We put the ship outside of their range. We did not make a full retreat. We pulled back enough so we could make a second strike.”
    Finally, someone who had a pair of balls and wasn’t afraid to speak up. He turned to see who spoke. It was Roberts. He gave a nod.
    “Fine. Watch and make sure they do not, under any circumstances, leave. If they so much as blink, I want to know about it. The good doctor will be on this ship by that planet’s night fall or the lot of you will know my wrath.”
    Larrison left the bridge and stalked to his room. He needed to finish off his