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Baser Urges	By : PersephoneCorelli Category: Anita Blake > Het Views: 4613 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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My face goes white and I stumble back.
“Josh! What happened to Josh?”
Edward pulls Bernardo into our cabin and slams the door.
“Go be with your family Anita. I’ll be there in a minute.”
As worried as I am for my brother I don’t like the tone of voice Edward was using. I walk over and put my hand on his arm.
“I’m sure Bernardo didn’t deliberately lose Josh. He’s probably…”
I trail off as Bernardo hands Edward a note.
“fine.”
I finish my sentence on a whisper. Edward accepts the note but does not relinquish his hold on Bernardo. Flipping it open he bends a little at the knees so I can read it as well.
Undertaker-
How nice that your little woman was able to somehow save you. I really would have been disappointed to lose such a promising protégé. Never fear, I have the boy and look forward to the exchange. I wonder how much you are willing to sacrifice for her and her family. We’ll meet soon. You know where and by all means, feel free to bring a few guests.
The same person who hurt him is the one who took my brother? I see, rather than feel, Edward shake with rage I’m so confused and numb.
‘Who the fuck has my brother?’
I want to say something but I can’t. Edward yanks away from my hold to slam Bernardo into a wall. I can’t do anything but watch as Bernardo slumps to the floor. He didn’t even put up a fight.
“What were you doing that they were able to take him?”
Edward’s voice was so low I could barely distinguish the words. Bernardo raises his head, a look of anguish in his eyes.
“Josh said he was coming over here to see Anita. I watched him until he entered the cabin. Anita’s dad decided to lie down and Judith started getting busy with dinner plans saying she wanted to get to know Edward better. She recruited me to carry a few heavier items and I kept glancing over here but I never saw him leave. I was making my way back to the picnic table when I saw a note tacked to the wood. I dropped what I was holding and ran over here to you. That’s all I know. I swear.”
I pull my gun. Damn that feels good.
“Who has him Edward?”
Edward turns toward me.
“Van Cleef.”
My mouth gapes open. I’d only heard that name once before. In New Mexico the guys working for Riker talked about him almost like he was a mercenary guru or something. What the fuck!? I almost drop my gun. Notice the almost.
“Why would Van Cleef want my brother?”
Edward shrugs. Doesn’t he realize that I can’t deal with that shit right now?
“We’ll find out soon enough. Bernardo will stay with your family and we’ll have to go alone. Since it was a 22 hour drive there’s no time for backup to get here. It’s better that way anyway.”
He turns back to Bernardo.
“Protect her family. Leave here. Go back to St. Louis. Find the Circus of the Damned and ask to speak with Jean-Claude. Anita will let him know that you’re on the way.”
Bernardo stands up and nods. It looks like he is going to ask a question until Edward looks at him.
“LEAVE!”
I jump at Edward’s yell and Bernardo runs toward my family’s cabin.
“He’ll need a car Edward.”
He looks at me. I don’t like the look in his eyes.
“We had one hidden down the road. He’ll take that one. They’ll be fine. When can you contact Jean-Claude?”
I look over at the setting sun a little unsteadily.
“I’ll try now.”
I center myself on the floor and open my links to both boys.
‘Yes, Anita?’
‘Oui, ma petite?’
‘I’m sorry to do this again but I need your help with something else. I know that I’ve been a big pain in the ass recently but this is very important.’
‘You’re right you have been but go ahead anyway.’
‘What is your new predicament?’
‘My family’s home was blown up. The psycho that’s after me decided it would be fun to go after them too. They’re all safe, we got there in time, and we are out of town. We thought that we’d left the problem behind but another one came up. There’s a guy who’s after Edward. In order to get him he’s kidnapped my brother. I don’t know where Josh is but Edward and I are going to find him. But, this is where you come in. Bernardo, a friend, is going to bring my family to the Circus. He is their bodyguard. He is Native American and I trust him. Please help keep everyone safe. It’s bad enough that I failed Josh…’
I hold back the tears that are burning my eyes.
‘I couldn’t bear it if anything happened to anyone else. I also need you to protect Nathaniel and Damian as well as you can. I am in serious danger so I need you two to promise to shield from me like hell. Shield until you can’t feel me at all. I may die and I really don’t want to drag you down with me. Now promise!’
‘No.’
I know I shouldn’t be surprised but, no?
‘Don’t argue with me Richard. I need to save my strength for all the other fighting. I have no choice but to do everything I can to save my family but I can choose not to argue with you, abruti.’
‘What the fuck did you call me? You know what? Never mind! I can just imagine.’
He pauses and I roll my eyes. Let him think whatever he wants.
‘I’m not arguing with you either Anita. We are stronger… you are stronger if we keep the marks open as wide as possible. Ask Jean-Claude if you don’t believe me.’
I sigh and wait for Jean-Claude to mediate our fight. To my surprise he remains silent.
‘Jean-Claude?’
‘Oui?’
‘You are going to shield yourself right? I mean Richard needs to be Ulfric. The pack is in enough trouble without him dying, but the city would be lost without you.’
‘Non, Anita. I will not shield myself either. I agree with Richard.’
I so do not have time for this. I rub my head, moving my hands aside as Edward takes over the task for me.
‘I don’t have time for this. I need to know you two will be as safe as possible. I have no choice but to go. Please do this.’
‘Neither Richard nor myself is going to waiver, Anita. You are just wasting your time and energy. Be safe.’
He shut the door leaving Richard and I alone. I hate that he left it that way and I hate that he won’t protect himself. Fuck! Why now?
‘Apparently Jean-Claude isn’t enamored of your new…beau.’
Shit I can’t believe I forgot! I pull away from Edward’s touch.
‘Richard, please try to understand that it is best if you and Jean-Claude shield against me. I really don’t think I can deal with worrying about you two on top of everything else.’
Richard shut me out without answering. Asshole! I pull myself up and turn to Edward. They’re being unreasonable and I want to cry. FUCK! Well, nothing to do about it so on with the show.
“Ready?”
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