Chapter 210

Scarlett “Did training with those muscleheads affect your brain?” Kane asked flatly, a visible shiver running down his spine as if the mere thought offended him. “You should get it cleansed.” Kathleen’s jaw dropped. “Excuse me?!” He continued, unfazed. “Extended exposure to excessive biceps and low intellect may cause irreversible damage.” Her eye twitched. “I’ll tell Garrick and the others,” she threatened, pointing at him accusingly. “I’ll let them beat you until you can’t even spell ‘assassination’ properly!” Before their small exchange could escalate into an actual fight, I stepped between them. “How have you been, Kath?” I asked softly, taking her wrist and gently pulling her into my arms. I wrapped her in a hug, firm and warm. “You’ve worked hard taking care of the pack, allowing us to move freely—to fight, to hunt down threats without worrying about what’s happening here. Thank you.” Her attention shifted instantly. The sharpness in her expression melted as she wrapped her arms