The Protector

The rest of the Black family looked at Russell admiringly. “Did you specially prepare this Russell? I thought you said you couldn’t invite anyone from the warzone!”

“Yeah, Russell must have lied to us to give us a big surprise!”

Russell’s parents gave him an approving look.

Robert and Meredith were all the more surprised to hear that they were military officers from the Iron Brigade.

Their eyes crinkled into a smile.

“Not bad, Russell! I didn’t expect so many surprises today! You’re Grandma’s greatest pride and joy!”

Under such circumstances, Russell had to claim credit, even if he didn’t want to.

If not, he was afraid that Meredith would be disappointed.

“Yes, that’s right,” said Russell, bracing himself. “I’ve specially prepared this segment for you, Grandma. Just to give you and Grandpa a surprise!”

Perry, who was sitting beside Russell, was flabbergasted.

Didn’t Captain Steele come because of the God of War?

to do

going on? Did you really invite

Chapman. I gave it a try at

kept a

the doors, with the latter smiling, “I knew it! Russell is a

were

and Aaron were surprisingly

were supposed to have gained the old woman’s favor, but her attention has

at

special cigarettes and liquors is

officers from the

and Meredith, Russell clenched his

work hard and turn all these into

Steele and the others had

Alfie Steele of the Dragon Legion of the Iron

captain of the

them offering their best wishes one after

Alfie and the others with more importance than those who