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Clay’s expressions softened “My heart screaues that it would be for the best There’s a good chance the pestilents are going to be looking for us If we get into a fight, I’d like you there to heal us”

“If you’re expecting a fight, why not take the rest of us?” Lucien countered

“Because I don’t like the idea of leaving our home completely unprotected The pestilents have sent nuainst our home in the past We need as many people as we can to remain behind to keep it safe Cort will also be here, and I want Grey to have so his mate safe”

Cort winced “Sorry, guys”

Grey i his face into the side of Cort’s head “Don’t you dare apologize We will always keep you safe”

“Seriously, uard you,” Lucien added, getting a half smile from Cort He meant every word of it Their soul mates were a treasure beyond coht never have thought of himself to settle doith just one person—well, with the exception of Brad—but he knew he’d give anything to have the kind of complete love and acceptance his brothers had found

“So, we hop a plane for St Louis That’s probably only a couple of hours at et tickets today—” Wiley started, but he stopped at a shake of Clay’s head

“Sorry, babe,” Baer draith a low rumble of amusement in his voice He pressed a kiss to Wiley’s te Only e can take all the weapons along as well as any supplies you ht need”

“Oh,” he said, deflating in his chair “How long of a drive is it?”

“According to Google,” Dane answered with his eyes on his phone, “about twelve hours, not including stops”

“Shit,” Wiley swore, tossing his ariven hionna have to stop for snacks I can’t be in the car that long without snacks”

Baer chuckled this time “Don’t worry We’ll load up on snacks”

“I would count on us being out of town for two full days,” Clay announced

“Oh! I alot” Dane turned his attention to Grey, Lucien, and Calder “I’ve got a guy coot stored up in the attic He does antique restoration He’s supposed to look everything over so he can give me an estimate”