Page 170 of Broken Omega

“Tell your guards to stand down,” Brooke says, dropping the papers onto the table. “I’m bonded to this man. If anything happens to him, I’ll know. I’ll comply with what you’re asking as long as you let him leave without having someone kill him or stalk him. Same goes for Frost.”

Mrs. Sawyer gives out her first genuine smile. “I’m glad we were able to reach an agreement. Your father will be so pleased.”

I’m speechless as the guard who brought us in takes my arm and leads me out of the room, away from Brooke. I brought her back here and her father’s made damn sure she’s staying.

I hope to fuck Frost got that evidence, because we need to take that bastard down before he can hurt her any worse than he already has.

KELLAN

I’m ushered toward the side exit by the guard, while every instinct inside me screams at me for leaving my mate behind. The shock of how badly our plan backfired is still sinking in while I try to think of something I can do. Something that will help her.

I’m not foolish enough to think I can walk back into that room.

Marissa Sawyer isn’t going to let me walk out of here with Brooke.

There are way too many armed guards outside under her control.

I yank my arm out of the guard’s grasp before we get to the doors.

“My wallet,” I demand, a seed of a plan forming as I glower at him.

He nods at his friend who’s still behind the desk. The guy gets up to retrieve the tray.

I turn back to the guard who’s been tasked with leading me outside, clearing my mind of everything but the real problem. It’s easier to see the solution when I focus. Everything simplifies.

Every Alpha has a command voice. A tone with intent behind it that bends others to their will.

I’ve never had to use mine, but now I have no choice.

I set my gaze on the guard while his friend pulls out the plastic tray. Keeping my voice quiet, I growl a command at him. “Don’t let anyone hurt Brooke Corvina.”

He nods slowly, accepting the command. Afterward, he starts to frown, then shakes his head.

If he knows what I just did, he shows no sign of concern.

It’s not enough. I turn to the other guard, giving him the same quiet command as he shoves the tray in front of me. He nods his acceptance as I pick up my wallet, keys, and phone.

If I’m being forced to leave, I need to make sure my mate is protected.

This is the best I can do right now. Commanding two Beta guards to look out for her.

They might never be around her. They might not see what her father’s doing as harm.

Frustration fills me as the doors open and I’m ushered outside.

If only I could have all these guards ready to lay down their lives to protect her.

That might be enough to keep her safe until I find a real way to rescue her.

The guy who brought me outside hands me off to one of the guards at the door.

I hear those double doors being locked shut behind me.

Then, I’m being dragged down the stairs by the guard.

I could make my command of him, but I know it’ll work without question if I make eye contact.

It’s safer if I wait until I’m able to face him.

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