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“Shit,” Drake swore and rubbed a hand over his face as the table broke into laughter. Life was never easy.
Chapter Three.
April 2021
Phoe
“Hey babe, everything okay?” Drake asked, seeing me sitting at my desk in the lady’s study.
“No, Fury and his assholes are having a big impact on us and our family,” I snapped, tapping the table with my pen.
“Urgh,” Drake eloquently replied.
“Exactly. Christmas was small, no New Year’s party, and Easter was cancelled. Fury is ruining my holidays!” I exclaimed, leaned back, and growled.
“Baby, you know how dangerous shit is….”
“Do not patronise me. I don’t need reminding. But Rage needs a reminder,” I complained, rocking in my chair.
Drake’s hand shot out and stopped me. He hated me doing that and was always afraid I’d tip backwards and get brain damage or something.
“Of what?”
“Fun, relaxing, family!” I almost shrieked.
“Are you pregnant?” Drake demanded, and I threw my pen at him.
“I am forty-two and sterilised. Heck no, I’m not knocked up. Don’t diminish my concerns to a woman’s hysteria, or I’ll break your dick. Artemis told me to slam two bricks together—”
“Okay! Okay, babe, talk to me!” Drake said hurriedly, cutting me off and paling.
“Drake, for months, the old ladies have been escorted everywhere. We have either a brother, prospect, or an ally on our ass twenty-four-seven. Add the protection around the children, and there’s no escape. No joy. Fury is ruining us just as quickly as taking shots at us. The kids are subdued, the women are tense and scared, and the brothers… well, frankly, Drake, you’ve become a bunch of assholes without meaning to. And you’re pushing our limits. It’s not going to be long before someone cracks,” I explained.
Drake searched my face.
“Who is it?” he asked.
“Sin, Autumn, Ali-kat, Silvie, and Lindsey are worse affected. Vivie broke down in tears, threatening to return to France and live in her bunker. Jodie had a screaming match with me the other day, as she can’t move for security. She takes a piss, and they try to get inside the toilet with her. Serenity punched three of her guards this morning when she woke up and found them hovering over her. Rosie went one step further yesterday and tranquilised two of hers. The women and children aren’t coping.
“The teens are fighting in school, and the princesses hide in the school’s basement for alone time. Don’t ask how I know that. We want a break, some normality. I get we need security, fine, but everything has been shut down. Even the kids’ activities have been limited; it is ridiculous. The way we’re going, we will implode and Fury will waltz right in,” I elaborated.
“It is not safe out there since the prospects were attacked,” Drake replied. I could see his mind racing.
“Drake, tomorrow, one of you could get hit by a bus. Who the fuck knows? But I am tired of living in fear and curtailing my life. It has been months; enough is enough. Something must give, and it’s going to be me scooping everybody up and walking, or we spend some time together as a family,” I threatened.
Drake was so damn obvious. At first, I saw his expression lighten until something hit him.
“Everyone?”
“Every old lady and child. You’ll not see us until we’re ready.” I rose from my chair and knelt at his feet, leaning on his knees. “You are protective and overbearing at times. But you’re loving, kind, strong, and an alpha. For months, we’ve allowed you guys to do what you believe is necessary. But the women are about to break. We can’t take this prison sentence any longer,” I said softly.
Drake reared back as if I’d slapped him. “Prison sentence?”
“That’s what this feels like. Fury’s winning because you’re all losing your ladies and kids. And none of you recognise that. You’ve all taken advantage of this to lay the law down, and we’ve had to obey because Fury is a very real threat. But their personalities are dying. Sin’s quieter than ever. Ali-kat can’t breathe, hence her panic attacks. Lindsey is slowly boiling, and Lowrider is going to lose her when she walks.
“Artemis is taking on bounties again to escape Ace. Vivie is threatening to leave and head for her bunker and screw Lex. Honey, you may win the war, but when you stand triumphant, you’ll be alone because your families will be gone.”
“Shit,” Drake muttered, running a hand through his hair.
