Mated to the Alpha and His Beta (Lanie Stanton) novel Chapter 440

Chapter 440
Gabriela

My son and his mates, along with Stella, had left two days ago, and I could no longer hide their absence from Malachi. The Ancient vampire finally showed up at the door to our quarters, and he’d brought Braden with him.

“They’re not here,” I said.

Malachi scowled. “I know that. I came to make you tell me where they went. I can’t have my granddaughter floating around out there, unsafe and unprotected.”

“She’s hardly unprotected, Malachi. She’s with her mates and her daughter. I shouldn’t have to remind you what Stella is capable of.”

In seconds, faster than I could blink or take a breath, he’d crossed the room to grab me. His fangs descended as he bent me back, aiming for my throat. My wolf was on the surface in an instant, snarling.

“Malachi!” Braden snapped. “Back the fuck off of her.”

We were seconds away from going to battle.

“The children,” Braden reminded us. “Both of you. Stand down.”

I was caught in Malachi’s grip of Ancient vampire strength. His fangs, scant inches from my throat. It would take so little for him to tear out my jugular vein. I’d bleed out in moments.

“The children,” I told him as I forced my wolf to retreat.

With a snarl that sounded almost wolflike, Malachi let me go and turned his back on me. He moved like a flash, back and forth, before coming to a halt. His eyes shone crimson.

“You are more of a fool than I ever thought you could be,” he said. “Do you know your son is certainly on his way to certain death?”

I lifted my chin. “My son is an adult, and an Alpha. He is doing what he feels is right to protect his family. I’m here to do the same for my grandpups.”

“Where did they go? Don’t make me rip it out of your mind, Gabriela. It will leave you worse off than you already are.”

“What does that mean?"

“Never mind,” Braden said, stepping between us. “Where did they go?”

“Fallen Crest,” I said.

Malachi staggered back. Actually staggered, like I’d hit him. I wish I had.