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  Act of Brotherhood

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence (PSI-Ops) an Immortal Ops World Novel

  Mandy M. Roth

  Act of Brotherhood (PSI-Ops / Immortal Ops) © Copyright June 2018, Mandy M. Roth

  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  All books are copyrighted to the author and may not be resold or given away without written permission from the author, Mandy M. Roth.

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  This novel is a work of fiction and intended for mature audiences only. Any and all characters, names, events, places and incidents are used under the umbrella of fiction and are of the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or events or places or locales is merely coincidence.

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  Published by Raven Happy Hour LLC

  Oxford, MS USA

  Dedication

  To Mr. Mandy. Thanks for being you.

  Contents

  Author Quotes

  Suggested Reading Order of Books Released to Date in the Immortal Ops Series World

  Immortal Ops Series Helper

  Blurb

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Sources

  About the Author

  "Mandy M Roth is a true master of her craft! Her breathtaking stories sweep me up, mesmerize and leave me desperate for more. She is my drug of choice!"

  - Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author

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  "Roth has the kind of characters and books that leave you hungry for more and stay with you long after the last page is read. One word sums up her writing style-addictive!"

  - Shannon Mayer, USA TODAY bestselling author

  “Roth writes from the heart, and her characters and worlds are guaranteed to suck the reader in and hold them hostage until the very last page!” NYT Bestselling Author, Yasmine Galenorn

  "The perfect mix of sizzling romance and heart-pounding action. If you like your heroes smoking hot…and not quite human, you can’t go wrong with a Mandy M. Roth book." – Laurie London, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

  Suggested Reading Order of Books Released to Date in the Immortal Ops Series World

  Immortal Ops

  Critical Intelligence

  Radar Deception

  Strategic Vulnerability

  Tactical Magik

  Act of Mercy

  Administrative Control

  Act of Surrender

  Broken Communication

  Separation Zone

  Act of Submission

  Damage Report

  Act of Command

  Wolf’s Surrender

  The Dragon Shifter’s Duty

  Midnight Echoes

  Isolated Maneuver

  Expecting Darkness

  Area of Influence

  Act of Passion

  Act of Brotherhood

  Healing the Wolf

  Wrecked Intel

  And more…

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  This list is NOT up to date. Please check MandyRoth.com for the most current release list.

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  More to come (check www.mandyroth.com for new releases)

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  Books in each series within the Immortal Ops World.

  This list is NOT up to date. To see an updated list of the books within each series under the umbrella of the Immortal Ops World please visit MandyRoth.com. Mandy is always releasing new books within the series world. Sign up for her newsletter at MandyRoth.com to never miss a new release.

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  You can read each individual series within the world, in whatever order you want…

  PSI-Ops: Paranormal Security and Intelligence

  Act of Mercy

  Act of Surrender

  Act of Submission

  Act of Command

  Act of Passion

  Act of Brotherhood

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Immortal Ops:

  Immortal Ops

  Critical Intelligence

  Radar Deception

  Strategic Vulnerability

  Tactical Magik

  Administrative Control

  Separation Zone

  Area of Influence

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Immortal Outcasts:

  Broken Communication

  Damage Report

  Isolated Maneuver

  Wrecked Intel

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Shadow Agents

  Wolf’s Surrender

  The Dragon Shifter’s Duty

  Healing the Wolf

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Crimson Ops Division

  Midnight Echoes

  Expecting Darkness

  And more…

  (see Mandy’s website & sign up for her newsletter for notification of releases)

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  Paranormal Regulators Series and Clear Sight Division Operatives (Part of the Immortal Ops World) Coming Soon!

  Immortal Ops Series Helper

  Immortal Ops (I-Ops) Team Members

  Lukian Vlakhusha: Alpha-Dog-One. Team captain, werewolf, King of the Lycans. Book: Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops)

  Geoffroi (Roi) Majors: Alpha-Dog-Two. Second-in-command, werewolf, blood-bound brother to Lukian. Book: Critical Intelligence (Immortal Ops)

  Doctor Thaddeus Green: Bravo-Dog-One. Scientist, tech guru, werepanther. Book: Radar Deception (Immortal Ops)

  Jonathon (Jon) Reynell: Bravo-Dog-Two. Sniper, weretiger. Book: Separation Zone (Immortal Ops)

  Wilson Rousseau: Bravo-Dog-Three. Resident smart-ass, wererat. Book: Strategic Vulnerability (Immortal Ops)

  Eadan Daly: Alpha-Dog-Three. PSI-Op and handler on loan to the I-Ops to round out the team, Fae. Book: Tactical Magik (Immortal Ops)

  Lance Toov: Werepanther and vampire hybrid. Book: Area of Influence (Immortal Ops)

  Colonel Asher Brooks: Chief of Operations and point person for the Immortal Ops Team. Book: Administrative Control (Immortal Ops)

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence (PSI) Operatives

  General Jack C. Newman: Director of Operations for PSI North American Division, werelion. Adoptive father of Missy Carter-Majors

  Duke Marlow: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Book: Act of Mercy (PSI-Ops)

  Doctor James (Jimmy) Hagen: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Took a ten-year hiatus from PSI. Book: Act of Surrender (PSI-Ops)

  Striker (Dougal) McCracken: PSI-Operative, werewolf

  Miles (Boom
er) Walsh: PSI-Operative, werepanther. Book: Act of Submission (PSI-Ops)

  Captain Corbin Jones: Operations coordinator and captain for PSI-Ops Team Five, werelion. Book: Act of Command (PSI-Ops)

  Malik (Tut) Nasser: PSI-Operative, werelion. Book: Act of Passion (PSI-Ops)

  Colonel Ulric Lovett: Director of Operations, PSI-London Division

  Dr. Sambora: PSI-Operative, (PSI-Ops)

  Garth Ingersson: PSI-Operative, werewolf. Book: Act of Brotherhood

  Rurik Romanov: PSI-Operative, werebear

  Johannes “Hans” Bach: PSI-Operative

  Jannick Bach: PSI-Operative

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  Immortal Outcasts

  Casey Black: I-Ops test subject, werewolf. Book: Broken Communication

  Weston Carol: I-Ops test subject, werebear. Book: Damage Report

  Bane Antonov: I-Ops test subject, weregorilla. Book: Isolated Maneuver

  Cody Livingston: I-Ops test subject, wereshark

  Wheeler Summerbee: I-Ops test subject, vampire hybrid

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Shadow Agents

  Bradley Durant: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf. Book: Wolf’s Surrender

  Ezra: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, dragon-shifter

  Caesar: PSI-Ops: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf

  Gram Campbell: Shadow Agent Division, werewolf and magik

  Armand: Shadow Agent Division, vampire

  Seth: Shadow Agent Division, vampire. One of the founders of the Crimson Ops Division.

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  Paranormal Security and Intelligence Ops: Crimson Ops Division

  Bhaltair: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire. Book: Midnight Echoes

  Labrainn: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Auberi Bouchard: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Searc Macleod: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire. Book: Expecting Darkness

  Daniel Townsend: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Blaise Regnier: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

  Philandros “Landros” Mires: Crimson-Ops: Fang Gang, vampire

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  Paranormal Regulators

  Stamatis Emathia: Paranormal Regulator, vampire

  Whitney: Paranormal Regulator, werewolf

  Cormag Buchanan: Paranormal Regulator, master vampire

  Erik: Paranormal Regulator, shifter

  Shane: Paranormal Regulator, shifter

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  Miscellaneous

  Culann of the Council: Father to Kimberly; Badass Fae

  Pierre Molyneux: Master vampire bent on creating a race of super soldiers

  Gisbert Krauss: Mad scientist who wants to create a master race of supernaturals

  Walter Helmuth: Head of Seattle’s paranormal underground. In league with Molyneux and Krauss

  Dr. Lakeland Matthews: Scientist, vital role in the creation of a successful Immortal Ops Team. Father to Peren Matthews

  Dr. Bertrand: Mad scientist with Donavon Dynamics Corporation (The Corporation)

  Grid Ingersson: Evil twin of Garth Ingersson, werewolf

  Blurb

  Act of Brotherhood

  Paranormal Shifter Military Special Ops Romance. Book six in the bestselling series PSI-Ops!

  Captain Garth Ingersson is in charge of Paranormal Security and Intelligence Agency Special Ops Team Eight. It’s a position the wolf-shifter didn't originally want, but one he has grown to accept. The men who look to him to lead are like brothers to him. Especially since he and his twin brother had a falling out years ago. Much has changed for this ancient Viking over the centuries, but one thing remains the same--never thinking he has a true mate. This six-and-half-foot-tall Scandinavian is about to have his world turned upside down.

  Chapter One

  Just over twenty years ago…

  Garth Ingersson stood in the center of a room showcasing historic swords, daggers, and various antique weaponry, staring around like a kid in a candy store. The room wasn’t his, and it wasn’t as awe-inspiring as the three Garth had within his primary home, but it was impressive nonetheless.

  As an immortal shape-shifter, Garth had centuries upon centuries to add to his collection, carefully seeking out each addition, making sure it was exactly what he wanted and needed. Some saw his love of weapons as worrisome. He didn’t. He thought of himself more as a curator for each piece. From the looks of it, so did the asshole who owned the room he was standing in.

  The owner of this home had been carted out in cuffs by one of Garth’s men only minutes before. The guy had a laundry list of offenses against him, the least of which was possessing and distributing illegal weapons.

  That in itself was saying something.

  The dirtbag was high up in one of the many supernatural organized crime families that currently controlled the paranormal underground, and he’d finally had his number come due.

  It was about time.

  Garth had seen far too many men such as the one in cuffs over the span of his long life. Hell, he was related to a chunk of them.

  The people Garth worked for didn’t operate under the confines of human laws, but they still had to answer to higher-ups. Fancy guys in suits who probably never once put themselves in danger or knew what the real world was like. Men who wouldn’t know hard times or the heat of battle if they were bitten in the ass by it all. They called the shots. Garth didn’t know who exactly they were. The people in charge changed often. He did know that very few humans knew of the agency he worked for—Paranormal Security and Intelligence (PSI). It was a need-to-know thing, and not many needed to know jack crap.

  The humans who did have knowledge of PSI were trusted. They knew there were supernaturals who hid in plain sight. Including ones with influential positions within governments and high-powered businesses around the world. Ones who kept the cogwheels turning and the missions flowing. Ones who didn’t have to face down armed guards like those Garth and his teammates had when storming the property.

  While PSI made sure the operatives were outfitted in weapons and protective gear, so was the dirtbag, and a number of his weapons were far bigger.

  The dirtbag they’d taken into custody—who had a name Garth couldn’t remember for the life of him—had plenty of supernaturals on his payroll, and all had seemed ready to take a bullet for the guy. They’d also been highly trained. Something that was becoming more and more common as of late.

  In the end, one of the men from PSI had been wounded. The operative, who was a vampire, had taken a nasty shot through the leg. To a human, it would have required medical attention. To a vampire, it would sting for a while, give him issues walking fast or running, and pretty much just piss him off.

  It wouldn’t kill him.

  Besides, the guy was technically already dead to start with.

  As a born shifter, Garth had been raised to hate creatures of the night. To see them as against the natural order of the supernatural world. His father had launched many a campaign to attack and eradicate blood drinkers from the earth. When Garth was young, he too believed all vampires were evil and that the walking dead should not exist. With age came wisdom and understanding.

  Well, understanding for the ones who weren’t Auberi Bouchard, otherwise known as dickhead extraordinaire. That particular vampire operative wore on Garth’s last nerve. While Garth had grown out of the ideals his father had tried to instill, he’d found it nearly impossible to be accepting of Auberi, who also happened to be on the mission with them.

  Pampered.

  That was what Auberi was. The man had led a charmed life. One of excess. The world his oyster. From the way he carried himself to the way he assumed everyone should bend to his whim. That would never fucking happen. Garth would rather cut off his own arm than kowtow to the French bastard.

  Garth’s upbringing had been harsh. There had been nothing in the way of coddling or pampering. The small village he’d been born in was home to a large number of wolf-shifters. His fathe
r had been pack alpha. There had been no warmth to the man. No love in his frozen heart. He saw everything in terms of black or white. No shades of gray existed. You were either a warrior or you were worthless.

  If you could not fight, you could not live.

  Garth couldn’t recall a time in his life when he hadn’t been a fighter. His childhood held only training, death, and war. There was never a point when he’d been carefree. He wasn’t even sure he’d have known what to do with himself had he been permitted to play with other children. Or given something he didn’t have to earn. The idea was so foreign to him that he couldn’t wrap his mind around it. There was no way he’d have survived had he been anything but ruthless.

  A harsh climate, a heavy-handed father who demanded warrior sons, a mother who was a warrior in her own right, and a brother who forever seemed to want to win the favor and approval of their father—regardless of the cost—had been what shaped the man he was today.