Page 31 of Expecting The Unexpected

Petree looked at Jory, “Just how many of these dumbwaiters are there?”

Jory gave a wary look to Nug, before answering, “Three.”

“And why is it none of us knows about these?” Petree asked.

Jory licked his lips nervously, before answering, “Chantal had them put in, because he said it was taking too long for his meals, and it was a way that his people could get messages to him fast. I’m sure there were other reasons, but I only know about them, because I was the one responsible for all his meals.”

“And you didn’t think this might be something we needed to know about? Jory, this is an opening to the Caliph and others that could...” Petree stopped talking as his voice had risen. He finally took a deep breath, then let it out slowly. “We’ll talk about this later. Spencer, is there room for one of us to go with you. I don’t want you going on your own.”

“I’m pregnant, Pea, not disabled. I’ll be—”

“No. Someone tried to kill you once already. I want someone with you,” Petree insisted.

“Abe and Bryant are too big. Honestly, I’ll be fine,” Spencer insisted.

Shaking his head, Petree said, “I’ll go with you.”

Elijah let out a deep breath. “No. I’ll go. If Hron finds out you stuffed yourself into that contraption, he’ll kill all of us for allowing it.”

“For the love of...” Bryant stepped forward, “Spenc, get out a second. I’ll be damned if I’m going to go at it with Khall. As it is, Throg is going to kick all our asses if he finds out we let Spenc go up in this thing. I can guard Spencer and make sure he stays safe.”

Spencer did as Bryant ordered. Bryant settled, then said, “Come on Spenc. Sit on my lap and let’s get this shit over with.”

Spencer raised a brow, but soon did as Bryant directed. It wasn’t ideal, but the dumbwaiter didn’t seem to have a problem with their combined weight either.

“We’ll take the regular elevator and meet you up there. This way it doesn’t look so suspicious,” Petree said.

“Okay. See you in a few,” Spencer said, pressing the button that would take them to the command center. Spencer watched as the door shut, and the small elevator started to lift them higher.

“Gods, I hope this thing doesn’t get stuck. It would suck balls,” Spencer muttered.

It was surprising how fast the thing got them to the command room and stopped. Pressing the open button, Spencer scrambled out of the dumbwaiter, and almost fell on his face. However, Bryant caught him before that could happen.

“Thanks.” Spencer said, rushing towards his computer and turning it on.

Bryant had just gotten out and closed the door, when the door opened, and Throg walked in with Hron, his fathers, Dr. Oleander, and Groth. Spencer bent his head down, as if he was looking at something of great importance, ignoring the men as best he could.

Spencer’s skin tingled, his heart raced, and his body practically vibrated with need. His mate wanted him. He had heard it, and so had the others. Throg wanted him, but thought that he couldn’t have a mate and be an ancient guard as well, Spencer didn’t know how, but he had to show Throg he could have both.

“Spencer, Bryant, what are you doing in here?” Hron asked in surprise.

“Where are your guards?” Throg asked, looking around.

Fuck. Spencer had never been a good liar... ever. Besides, if he even tried it, Dr. Oleander would know. He was a shifter, and damned if the man’s nose wasn’t as brilliant as his mind. “Uh... I uh...”

“I’m guarding Spencer while he does whatever he’s doing,” Bryant quickly answered.

“Where are Mennen and Torro?” Throg asked angrily.

Spencer sighed, “Don’t get mad at them. I kind of snuck away.”

“You kind of... Spencer, damn it, someone is trying to kill you, and you snuck away? What the fuck is wrong with you?” Throg snapped.

Pursing his lips, Spencer stood up, hissing, “I’m not a child, Throg. I can take care of myself!”

“You are with child! My child! I will not have you running around the clutch house with someone—”

“Don’t you dare! Don’t youdarefucking use our baby as a way to make me feel guilty, or get what you want! I won’t have it! Bryant and Abe are perfectly capable of keeping me safe, and I know them! I know they won’t let anything happen to me, ormychild!” Spencer shouted back, emphasizing the “my” strong enough, it had Throg pulling back.