Chapter50. The General2

He turned to the kitchen bench and grabbed a drink of ale, sculling some back before clearing his throat. “I’m sure it was just a genuine mistake. I will recount and give you a more thorough report.” He gulped, and Kai chuckled darkly. “See that you do, or I might make a mistake next time I’m here,” he warned, then grabbed my hand. My father’s eyes went to it and he scowled. Something neither of us missed. “Lorelai. Are you well?” he asked, and I nodded. “Yes.” “Sweetheart, your head is bleeding and you are covered in scratches, bruises, dirt. Do you need help?” he offered. It was brave of him to offer in front of Kai, but he couldn’t just pick and choose when to play the father card. Especially since it was his son who had caused most of it. “The alphas are taking care of me. I don’t need help,” I said, then got back to why I was there. “But I do need to know if you hear from Lucas. I need to speak to him, so if he shows up, let us know,” I said, and he nodded once, holding the back o