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

Did you really invite him?” Perry

Chapman. I gave it a try

kept a

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

were

that, Caitlyn and Aaron were

have gained the old woman’s favor, but her attention has now shifted

at

Iron Brigade’s special cigarettes

from the Iron

Robert and Meredith, Russell

work hard and turn all these

the others

of the Iron Brigade and his three adjutants wish

captain of the South Warzone, Mortimer Lambert,

one after another,

Alfie and the others with more importance than those