Chapter 155

For a moment, Avery didn’t even understand what Sloane meant. Lyra, however, reacted instantly, her expression filled with exaggerated concern. “Damon has treated you well,” she said softly. “How could you even joke about using pepper spray on him?” Avery’s face darkened. Then she let out a cold laugh. “So you’ve really grown bold,” she said. “You embarrassed yourself at the Alpha Volkov’s golf course before, and still managed to walk away unharmed.” Her eyes narrowed. “But don’t forget who you are. You come from the Blackthorn family’s past. Do you really think he would ever stand against the Blackthorns for you?” Sloane frowned. She genuinely didn’t understand the logic. Did Avery not know about the divorce? Or did she know and simply assume Sloane would crawl back? Or worse did she believe that no matter how Damon behaved, Sloane would always lower her head and accept it? Sloane didn’t respond. Avery mistook her silence for fear. Her irritation deepened. A woman who had once caused