Megans Mark (Breeds 6)

"Lance. " The other man was alert.

"Extraction in progress," Braden informed him quietly. "We have possible military alerts and a high level breach of security. We're coming in. "

He heard the other man cursing as he disconnected. There would be only way out of this mess. The Senator wouldn't dare send the regular military into Broken Butte, the political repercussions would be too severe. Braden bet the men in the canyon the day before had been malcontents, or part of the senator's private force drawn from those who were dishonorably discharged, or considered too violent for the

government forces. He bet they were military-trained mercenaries and nothing more.

Braden gathered up several powerful submachine rifles and ammo cartridges, then watched as Megan continued to weapon up. The single submachine handgun was strapped to her hip and secured at her thigh. A heavy knapsack filled with ammo was tossed to him.

"We won't be able to take the main road," she verified as she closed the closet door, turning to him. "I suggest heading to Carlsbad rather than Broken Butte. They won't expect that. "

"Broken Butte is our only option. We'll never make it to Carlsbad," Braden disagreed as he disengaged the tracker on the cell phone, knowing the emergency signal it would send through to Sanctuary. If there was a way to get to them, Callan would do it. He would also immediately isolate the military advisors on site. It was a clear signal to the compound that security had been breached. Until then, Braden was taking active measures to protect their asses now.

"Carlsbad has a military post, manned and operational," Megan pointed out.

He shook his head, then tilted it to watch curiously as she lifted and unbuttoned her shirt and stuck two sheathed, three-inch blades beneath

the lace of each bra cup.

"Sweet. " His cock jerked at thought of the weapons lying so close to intimate flesh. "Remind me not to piss you off when you're armed and ready to go. "

She flashed him a wicked smile, her gaze almost electric as she rebuttoned the shirt.

"It occurs to me you might like the danger a bit more than could be healthy," he pointed out with no small amount of amusement. And damn if the thought of it didn't make him just want to throw her to the floor and fuck her for the sheer pleasure of being inside a creature filled with such incredible daring.

"And you don't?' She arched her brows mockingly. "Takes a junkie to know one, Braden. "

This was too true. They were doomed. He'd be damned if he hadn't found a woman who loved adventure and life as much as he did. It wasn't just the rush of adrenaline. It was fighting for what was right, it was pitting his strength and his intelligence against the enemy and coming out the victor. Not that he had won every battle, and he knew death could lurk just outside the door. But by God, he would die free. And freedom was worth dying for.

"Well, if we live through this one, remind me to spank you again. " He tied his hair back quickly with the leather strip he carried in his jeans before flashing her a wicked smile.

"For what?" Incredulity filled her voice as he turned on his heel and headed for the back door.

"Just 'cause I like to make your bare ass blush. " Turning quickly, he grabbed her around the neck, pulled her close for a quick, brief kiss then released her just as suddenly.

"Ready to party, baby?"

"Let's party. "

Braden opened the door slowly, his eyes narrowing then adjusting to the darkness to allow for near perfect vision.

The DNA he carried had given him eyesight superior to any normal human as it pierced the dark, shadowy night.

"Ready?' Tarek stood at the side of the door, the five Breeds assigned with him placed at various points close to the Raiders.

"Stop baby-sitting me. " Megan punched his arm. "Let's get the hell out

of here before they have time to move. And trust me, they are getting ready to move. "

Megan could feel them. She didn't know how many there were, or where they were, but the vibrations were pouring through the air.

"Interstate or back roads?' Braden snapped as they began to move, rushing to the Raiders and jumping into the opened doors quickly.

"Back roads. " Interstate was out of the question. It was the quickest, most likely route. It was sure to be heavily guarded. "If Cooley has pulled a military unit in on this, our best bet is back roads, no lights. Even a mercenary force could have better gadgets than I do. A deputy's pay sucks, you know. "

"Not a problem. " The Raider shot from the driveway and headed into the desert, away from the ridges that surrounded Megan's home on three sides.

"Security engaged, GPS location and override deactivated. "