Chapter 53: An Enemy Within

I'm staring at Marelyn's father in the flesh. The past sure has grown legs. First, it was Chase Erickson. Now Ivan Everdeen has paid me a visit, one I do not take likely. I snarl at his way of seeking me out. Ambushing me and trying to hold me down with a few silver wolves. Ivan doesn't know what I am yet. They know the rogue Alpha is powerful, but they are probably thinking their measly silver blood will make me tremble.

"I haven't gone to see my daughter because I'm honouring our deal first," Ivan says, coming forward. The black cloak hanging off his shoulders tails him.

"How noble of you." I don't take my eyes away from him, and I can tell my granite stare makes him uncomfortable.

"I want my daughter back."

There's fear in his eyes. He fears I will refuse his demand and he will have to return to Carodia without the daughter he sold off. I chuckle. I chuckle so hard I almost choke on the sounds resonating in my throat.

"It's too late for that."

Ivan grimaces and raises his