Primal God (The Defiant God Brotherhood #4)

Chapter 28

Today has been a dream. I still can’t believe Dimitri and I are married. I smile down at the gold band sitting above my engagement ring.

I’m just about to settle into bed when Diego rushes into my room, grabbing my hand.

“Diego, what is it?”

He leads me to the room he shares with Clara, pointing to the window. His green eyes are wide with fear. I move toward him, pulling him to my side.

“Was someone there?”

He nods his head.

“Okay. Let me take a look.”

We’re on the second floor, so the chances of him seeing something are unlikely, but I still want to check. I’m almost to the window when something slams into the back of my head, making me fall to the ground. Pain makes my vision waver, and I try to push myself to a sitting position, only to be knocked down.

“Stay there, you little bitch, while I get the girl.”

Somewhere far away, I think I hear Diego crying. But it hurts too much to stay awake. I give into the darkness with my last thoughts on my children.

“Momma,” Diego sobs. “Wake up.”

His sweet voice has my eyes opening, even though it hurts.

“I’m okay, baby,” I whisper. “Is the man still in here?”

He shakes his head and points to the door. The man said he was going to get the others! My stomach lurches and I force myself up, even though it hurts.

“I need you to stay in here, Diego. I need to find the girls and Nanny Odell. Hide until I come back, okay?”

He shakes his head. “Don’t go, Momma!”

My heart breaks and I pull him close.

“I have to, sweet boy. Now, be brave for me, okay?”

He nods and moves toward his bed, going under it. When I’m sure he’s safe, I stumble toward the door, opening it. I hear nothing as I cross the room, going to the nursery. Both Isadora and Raquel are in their cribs, fast asleep.

“Thank god,” I say, as I check on both of my little girls.

That means the man was looking for Clara. I try to think where she was before I went to my room. She was in the kitchen with Miranda. Quietly, I leave the nursery and peek into Miranda’s room. She’s not there, but her phone is.

I reach for it, trying to unlock it, but I don’t know her code. Instead, I press the button that calls 911.

When the operator answers, I say, “My name is Lilith Santos. Someone broke into my home and attacked me. My children are in danger. We need help!”

The operator asks the address and then tells me to stay on the line. But I can’t do that.

I say, “I’m leaving the phone with my son, Diego.”

I slip across the hall to Diego’s room and hand him the phone.

“Help is on the way, sweet boy. Just stay on the phone. Okay?”

He nods and I slip out of the room, making my way to the first floor. When I reach the landing, I spot Miranda on the floor. She’s been struck in the back of her head and is bleeding, but I can see the rise and fall of her chest. She’s still alive. Thank god for that. In the kitchen, I hear Clara crying. I move without thinking and come to a stop when I see the sight before me.

Uncle Wolfe stands in front of Clara, making it so she can’t leave the kitchen. Rage swirls deep inside of me and I grab the nearest item, swinging. Uncle Wolfe cries out as the jar hits the back of his head, breaking. He spins, facing me, and Clara rushes around him, hugging the back of my leg. I walk backward, trying to put distance between us and Uncle Wolfe, but he follows.

“You stupid little bitch. You’ve been ruining things from the day you were born!”

He tries to grab me, but I maneuver myself and Clara away from him.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“You wouldn’t, would you?” Spittle flies from his mouth. “Let me spell it out for you, then. I’m your father. Not my piece of shit brother.”

“You’re lying.”

“I wish I was. When my wife couldn’t produce a son, I hoped your mother would. She failed me twice!” A vein pops out in his neck. “She was useless, just as you are!”

I back up, making sure Clara is still behind me.

He asks, “How did you know I was going after Santos’ son?”

“What are you talking about?”

Uncle Wolfe makes a sound. “Stop lying!”

“You need to leave. Now. The police are on their way.”

“They won’t get here in time to save you.” He sneers. “By the time Santos finds out what’s happened to you at his eldest daughter, it will be too late.”

“I wouldn’t be so sure of that,” Dimitri says as he walks into the kitchen, gun drawn.

Wolfe laughs. “This is rich. How did you get here so fast?”

“Do you not remember where you were earlier? We’re the fucking Defiant God Brotherhood. We have resources everywhere.”

I move behind him, noticing Brooks, Grant, and Alessandro are here, as well as a few men I don’t know.

Dimitri says, “Lilith, get Clara out of here so we can take care of Wolfe.”

I don’t need to be told twice.

In the foyer, Miranda is awake, holding her head.

“Are the kids safe?”

“They are.” I hold out my hand, helping her to her feet. “They’re upstairs and help is coming.”

We hurry upstairs. She goes to the nursery while Clara and I go to the twins’ bedroom. Diego throws himself into my arms when he sees me.

“It’s okay. I’m here.”

“I was scared,” he says.

“I know.” I hug him and Clara close. “We’re safe.”

And we are.

The next few hours go by in a blur. The police arrive, taking my uncle away. I find out that Uncle Wolfe has been watching the house. It lines up to when Clara started having nightmares, too. Alessandro and Brooks leave with the police to ensure he makes it to the station alive. They’re going to get their answers one way or another.

I glance at Dimitri, who is on his phone.

Or maybe Alastor won’t make it to the station. Maybe something will happen after they get answers and that will be that.

I should feel something, right? The man is my father. And yet, all I feel is anger.

Dimitri ends the call and pulls me close. “What a wedding night.”

I snort before I can stop myself.

“Something funny, minha vida? ”

“Just thinking about the time I asked if the Brotherhood was dangerous. I guess I have my answer.”

Dimitri’s lips twitch. “I guess you do.”

“But I’m not worried.”

“And why is that?”

“Because I’m married to the Primal God.” I move closer to him, kissing him. “And I know he’ll do whatever it takes to make sure his family is safe.”

Dimitri is about to reply when Clara yells out, “They’re kissing again, Diego!”

I turn, finding her peeking around the doorframe. Diego’s laughter fills the air from his room, making us laugh, too.

“Fuck, I love you, wife.”

“I love you, too, husband.”

He wiggles his eyebrows. “Let’s get these kids to bed and then get a start on our wedding night.”

I know there are things that are still unresolved within the Brotherhood, but, for now, we’re safe.

“Let’s.”