chapter 16

Sage Derrick pats Andrei on the shoulder, and Andrei growls, but lets Clive step away from him. His canines protrude, and I take a step toward Andrei before Derrick yanks me behind him. “At least one of you is smart,” Dominic says, nodding to Derrick before looking at me over Derrick’s shoulder. He smirks, and his eyes flick to Andrei. There is something off about this man. The vibe he gives off makes my skin crawl, and it is more than his Alpha aura. It is him in general. Something dangerous that gives me this cold, spine tingling shiver. “Tell your man to bring the boy over,” Dominic tells Andrei. “No, have you seen his record? He doesn’t want him, he just wants what he gains by taking him?” Andrei replies. “Clive has every right to file for the boy. He is family and a rehabilitated man. Now hand the boy over.” This time the demand is louder and holds more power. I know, for a fact, all of them are up to no good, no matter what that criminal and the Alpha has planned. “Is this becaus