Chapter 31

"You'd better watch your mouth—" Blair couldn't hold back any longer. She frowned and stepped forward, but before she could finish, a strong arm slid around her shoulders. Alexander pulled her behind him, his broad frame acting as a shield. With one hand in his pocket, he gazed down at John, his eyes sharp and indifferent. "Fushioney's booked out for the next few days. Unless you're the one responsible, you have no business being here." Booked out? John's eyes widened in surprise. Though caught off guard, he refused to back down in front of these two "nobodies". He squared his shoulders and snapped, "Since you already know it's fully booked, I suggest you leave before I have someone throw you out." "But…" His tone shifted as he gave Blair a leering look. "Maybe if I got to keep her for a few days, I'd think about letting you two stay for dinner." A low chuckle rumbled from deep in Alexander's throat. He slowly raised his gaze, his calm expression barely concealing the sharp glar