#Chapter 17 - Something About Her

Sebastian's POV “It’s not fair!” Lily whines, pouting. “Miranda is making outrageous demands! She actually had the audacity to wager the formula! Are we really going to let a half-breed dictate terms like this?” Lily inches closer to me, pushing right past any semblance of comfortability I once felt. I inhale sharply. My inner wolf growls, wanting to lurch and attack Lily for being so close. I let the growl escape my throat and can feel Lily freeze beside me. She quickly takes a step back, putting distance between us. “If you’re so certain that Miranda won’t succeed, then there’s no reason to be afraid and lash out like this,” I respond in a deadpan tone. “I’m… I’m just worried about the possibility of her being right, no matter how small the possibility is,” Lily stammers. She shifts in her spot. My attention is quickly called to the doors that open. Evan walks through with the same pair of sunglasses on his face. “Sounds like you already know you’re going to lose, so you’re