Alex Petrov. As Hermione rushed to go into our daughter's room, the t**t, in the name of none other than Nicholas made a move to follow her--as if he could not see me there. I stepped in front of him, effectively halting his steps midway. His head tilted up, his gaze meeting mine, his lips downturned. I stared him down, my eyes narrowing. When I parted my lips to speak, I made sure my words were curt and cutting, "Family only." I stated. "No outsiders allowed." This time around, my instruction was directed towards Rio who was behind me, though my gaze remained fixated on Nick, daring him to speak up if he could. "Got it, Capo." Rio ascertained, and I could feel him closely behind me, ready to intervene and drag the t**t out if he has to. He held my gaze for a second longer, and just as

