Chapter 169

Christina's POV Alexis licked her lips and nodded slightly, trying to stay calm. She failed miserably. Emmett wasn't finished. "Ysolde is my sister, not just Cassian's ex-girlfriend. You better understand exactly who she is. If you want to start something, make sure you and your family can handle the consequences." I resisted the urge to applaud. Alexis kept her head down, muttering flatly, "Understood." Cassian interjected, "Good, this was all a misunderstanding that's now resolved. Let's go." This time it was Hudson who stopped him. "She apologized. You haven't." Cassian blinked in confusion. "Me?" He pointed at himself like Hudson had mistaken him for someone else entirely. "I wasn't even there when they started arguing. I have no idea what was said. What exactly am I apologizing for?" Hudson looked at me. "I heard you shouting at Ysolde." Cassian scoffed, staring at Hudson like he'd sprouted antlers. "Are you kidding me? I said three words and that's 'shouting'?" He waved a hand in