Chapter Thirty-Five: The one we protect

Chapter Thirty-five

Laila Pov

Right in front of me was Alexandro Daiz, Justine’s step brother. It was a surpise to see him and it was harder to believe that he owned this place. I had met with him just once and he wasn’t quite keen on our relationship back then. He never said anything outrightly to me but from the way he looked at both of us, I could tell that it was obvious what he was thinking.

“You two know each other?” Atlas asked first and turned to me, I swallowed keeping my lips in a thin line.

Andro’s face lit up and he stepped closer with his hands shoved in the pockets of his pants. His tall slim frame easily gave him the advantage over me, but nothing about him seemed dangerous or intimidating.

“Watch it Andro- Not a step closer.” There was a bit of tension in Ares' words, like he didn’t want Andro near me.

“It’s fine Ares, she’s not so new to me besides, where is the white wolf? You said you were coming with the girl.” Andro asked, turning away from me to look at the broth