Chapter 248

“Daddy,” Hannah asked quickly, “is that your brothers?”

“Yes, move Ciara on this side of you,” he ordered.

“As soon as they show themselves, we’d be glad to,” Ra said cooly.

Bane and Evan emerged first, followed closely by Christof and Kein. They all looked wary and had their weapons drawn.

“Put those away around my child,” I said shrilly. “What is wrong with everyone?”

I was frustrated and stamping my feet. It looked like my daughter and her father were about to go to war.

Damien slipped his sword in its place and looked at Hannah.

“Can you stop Nu-reeh?” he asked referring to the breeding.

Hannah pulled me in front of her and ran a hand through my hair.

“No more than you can Daddy,” she said quietly. “I’m so sorry, Mama,” she sobbed suddenly. “I wanted to survive and do well. You told me to do well. I didn’t know what they would do to you…”

I hugged her waist and Ra hugged her shoulders. Hannah shuddered between us, apolo