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the messages, Willow punched in Tamara’s private number and waited, but she didn’t have to wait long.
    “Where the hell are you?” her sister and best friend asked. “Do you know how crazy Maxim and Alton are going?” she asked. “Are you okay?”
    “I’m fine, Tamara, but I wanted to call and warn you there is a leak in security there. You’re going to make a trip to New Orleans and your brothers and sisters are waiting for you to arrive. I wanted to let you know before you got here. Have Lars and Gage bring you the Hotel Monteleone if you still want to come. I’ll make sure there is a room for you three, and it will be protected. I’ll explain when you get here, sister,” she said and hung up the phone.
    “It’s done. They’ll be here soon,” she said, as they made their way to the hotel her mother protected. Not one of her brothers and sisters would be able to enter the building if they carried the dark seed from their father.
    With the tugging on her hand, Willow looked down at her son. “Mommy, who’s coming?” he asked again as they stepped into the hotel lobby and almost ran into the two she had been dredging.
    “Damn, they’re quick,” her mother said, smiling at her.
    Kneeling down in front of her son, Willow smiled at him. “These two men in front of me are my bonding mates, Dylan. If I decide to bond with them, they will be your stepfathers. But your aunt is also coming soon. You’ll love her.” She glanced at the two behind her and nodded to them.
    “Alton, Maxim, I’d like you to meet my son and my mother, Laurann Drango.” Both of them released the spell that protected them, knowing they were safe in the hotel, showing exactly who they were.
    No one said a word, until her mother stepped forward, placing herself in front of Willow. “Do you have a problem with my daughter now that you know who she truly is?” A bit of a growl came out and Dylan started to crawl into her arms as she stood, turning to stare at the ones who could destroy her.
    “Why is Grandma growling?” he whispered. “Did the big men do something bad?”
    Maxim bowed to her mother and smiled at the boy. “We were rude and I apologize for that. My name is Maxim Evens, but I have a feeling you already know this? I must say I’m impressed with what you have done here.” Maxim waved his hand, indicating the hotel. “It must have taken some time to protect such a large area.”
    “I have my ways. I’ve heard of you, Maxim, a long time ago. Why should I trust you with my daughter when so many of your people turned their back on us?” She nodded to Alton who stood there staring at her. “And what is up with him?”
    Willow placed her hand on her mom, and squeezed it before stepping around the two. “His wife was murdered by the psycho other I was telling you about.” She stepped around Alton and Maxim with Dylan in her arms. “I’ll set up the reservations for Tamara.” She called over her shoulder. It was obvious to her that Alton still had issues with Baal’s siblings. Well, that was fine by her, she didn’t need them here anyway, but Willow only got a few steps before Alton placed his hand on her shoulder, stopping all movement.
    “I’m sorry Lydia, you just shocked me,” Alton said stepping around her to stand in front of her. His fingers touched her neck and cheek before he dropped his hand, sending a chill up her spine.
    “Mommy, why is he calling you Lydia? Doesn’t he know your real name?” Her son turned to Alton. “My mommy’s name is Willow,” he told Alton and Maxim who moved beside Alton.
    “Very interesting indeed?” Lars stated, coming over to join his grandfather and Maxim.
    She moaned and glanced back at her mother, who laughed. “It was her way of protecting us,” Laurann stated and nodded, taking her son out of her arms. “Go tell… Oh never mind, here he comes. Manuel, how are you doing?” her mom asked, as he leaned down and kissed the side of Willow’s cheek,