42 — DANGEROUS FEVER

“We lost all our phones in the crash, sir.” Martins said as he stopped the four wheeler and climbed down.

Alex adjusted Blakely in his arms and went after him, completely focused on the run-down house before him.

He sighed deeply.

“Anyways, it doesn’t matter. So long as we have a place to wait until help arrives.

Come on, everyone. Let’s go in and rest for a while.”

Dominic handed the woman in his arms to one of the shoulders and ran forward, blocking Alex’s path.

“Young master, please wait here while I check out the house. I need to make sure it’s safe before you go in.”

Martins stood to the side, his throat tightening with jealousy as he watched Alex smile at Dominic. He came forward and tapped on the guard’s shoulder.

“I’m sorry, Dominic, but that’s my job. You’re a new recruit. Scout the surrounding areas with the rest of the men. Peter and I will check the house.”

“But I…” Dominic tried to argue.

It took all of Martin’s self control to keep himself from snapping at him as he r