Page 90 of The Ruby Dragon's Unconventional Mate

No, if he’s a distraction, that’s what they want.Logan’s voice brooked no argument.Protect the wing.

Yes. The wing.That was Bea, and she was damn firm. And he got it. Their people came first.

He blew out a frustrated line of flame, fury overtaking him that someone would attack them. He could feel Lachlan’s rage, as well, and he was grateful there was no fear there. Just pure platinum guardian.

Lars was still at the school, the beautiful silver dragon pouring out peace and joy, keeping teachers and little ones calm.

Clear to the north,Bea trumpeted.

And to the highway beyond the river.That was Jason. You could take the dragon out of the guardian role…

So what the hell was that?Jake snarled.Logan, let me go get him.

We don’t fly outside of the wards if we can help it.

Bryant took a deep breath, blew it out in a string of flame.

I know, guys. I know.Logan sounded honestly understanding.They didn’t get through. When they forced it ashard as they did, it’s going to leave bruises, burns. That’s gonna leave a mark.

Good.Bryant was less than amused.

All right. I want everybody to keep their ears out. None of the children are allowed outside the wards, including the teenagers, until we know it’s safe. I need two of you to go check the wards where they tried to break through and see if there’s a reason they picked that spot.

I’m on it.Bryant didn’t like this, and he wasn’t gonna put up with it. Not when his pregnant omega was in danger, along with all those babies.

I don’t like it either. He’s my brother.

Stop dick measuring,Bea snapped.We all have something to lose.

Oh, for fuck’s sake. I’ll go with him. Jake flew with him, then said, very privately,I know that you don’t want Lachlan doing this.

He shook his head, his wings flapping.No. No, it would be too easy for someone to catch sight of him.

They landed in seconds, Jake sniffing, the earth rumbling beneath it.I smell blood.

I do too. There’s no way somebody got far, not bleeding like this. You cover me.

Logan is going to be pissed if you leave the wards.

Bryant snorted and tossed his head.He’s going to be even more pissed if I get out there and something terrible happens because you’re worrying about getting in trouble.

Shut up.

Bryant made himself as small as he possibly could and crept out, following the scent of copper pennies and pain. Something was going on. He didn’t know what it was, exactly, but whatever it was, he knew he didn’t like it.

Do you see anything?

There’s a trail. There’s a—He stopped, tilted his head. Was that a cry?Jake! Get Logan! Get Logan right now!

The soft sobs were reedy and scared, desperate, and they called to him, on a soul-deep level.

What’s going on?

Suddenly, every guardian was listening to him.

We’re going to need help.He didn’t bother to creep. Now he knew that sound. That was a baby, and it was real and it was blood, and he had to move now. He dug in, making it only a few short yards before he found them. An abused, skinny, near-naked omega unconscious, wrapped around a tiny infant. He scooped them both up and began to run them to safety.Logan. Logan. There’s an omega and a baby. They’ve been hurt. I’m coming in. I need you to do something. Something is really wrong.

Bring them. Take them both to Lachlan’s house.

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