Secure Contain Protect Novels & Stories

Not just the company. Not just the war. Adrian himself. What he’s been protecting. What he’s been fighting for. What he thinks belongs to him. “Secure everything you’ve pulled,” I say. “No external access. No shared logs.” “Yes, ma’am.” “And don’t discuss this with anyone.” “Understood.” ⸻ He returns to his work. I step away again. This time fully. The room suddenly feels smaller. Not physically. Structurally. Like the walls aren’t as solid as they were an hour ago.

She had understood danger before, had learned to navigate it alongside Lucian, but this—this silent, unseen threat—made her feel trapped in a cage she could not escape. Lucian’s jaw tightened. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the armrest of his chair as he processed the information. The faint light of the screens cast shadows across his face, emphasizing the lines of concentration and the tension coiled beneath his calm exterior. “Double security,” he said finally, his voice sharp and commanding. “Every entry point, every camera, every system. I want eyes everywhere. Matteo, patch the vulnerabilities. Axel Knight will not succeed.”

“That’s a word people like to throw around. Trust is a liability if misplaced.” The man hesitated for only a fraction of a second before responding, his voice unwavering. “We’ve invested in top-notch security. Surveillance, encrypted communications, and contingency plans for any potential disruptions. We’re covering all bases. Our teams are experienced and fully capable of handling any situation that might arise. We’ve left no room for mistakes.”

I needed to ensure my own survival. "While I was looking for the traitor," I said, my voice echoing in the dead silence of the room, "I took the liberty of updating the security for all Commission members. I’ve installed a ‘Ghost’ layer on your primary servers. It’s a protection... but it’s also a lock." "A lock?" Valenti asked.

He patted the mattress next to him, inviting me over, while the other hand ran through his hair pushing it off his face as he got comfortable. His charm and playfulness would win any woman over but he also gave me a sense of security. I only just met him but being near him made me feel so safe. “Are you sure I'm not keeping you from your duties? You don't have to entertain me.” I didn't want him to feel obligated to entertain me, but I was suddenly nervous he might choose to leave after I said that. “Not at all. Someone has to monitor you while you heal, and I have my next in command in charge tonight.”

He asks while eyeing me and I almost punch him right there but I don’t. “No, I’d just like to leave now.” Her friend keeps eyeing me like I’m some sort of predator, which I am, but I’m not going to stand here and watch him do it. I inch forward and Dom pulls him back a bit and stands in front of him. “Woah oh oh, let’s all calm down. We’re at a club not court, what’s with all this tension.” I roll my eyes and try to calm down.

Then I begin to panic, “What if he still goes public with the video to hurt me?” Taran’s voice changes, “What’s the security company?” “Umm, I believe it’s ShieldandProtect. They have a weird logo, and it’s all one word.” I shrug, “They will say it’s a breach or pay off anyone that asks questions. I don’t know what to do.” “Don’t worry. I will deal with him, ” Taran’s voice is low.

Tyler said, having a look in the other office. So I pulled a laptop out of my bag and I put it on the desk. “One thing that the Alpha, Beta and Gamma don’t know, is that the pack’s database is now protected by a security lock and there are several firewalls that they have to try and bypass if they want to hack it. I mean, the computer that was sitting in here wasn’t even password protected until I got here yesterday. So I added a few extra firewalls so they couldn’t be hacked. And none of them know how to get around any of it.” I explained.

He asked his friend. Pete smirked. “Oh, you’ll find out soon enough. You will want to get with Mrs.Garrison. That’s Mrs. King’s personal Assistant, so you know what you’ll be doing the next couple of days with Mrs.King. She can be a busy lady with fundraisers and errands. I will be in the main meeting room. I have to speak with a few places about security provisions for next week. I’m sorry if I seem short, old friend. I’ve got a lot on my plate now that I’m in this new position. Just promise me you will protect Mrs. King at all costs.”

Again there were nods around the table. “When you add a lock, you add a different layer of protection.” Teri paused, watching for understanding. “Dr. Johansen’s additions are adding a second door—familiar, even outdated technology with many known weaknesses.” Teri took her seat. “The security protocols I’ve recommended layer your protections, much like you’ve added a door equipped with a keycode to the administrative offices outside this room, a magnetic lock to the hallway outside the administrative offices and require a credentialing process before providing the badge to unlock the hallway is issued.”