~ JOHN-PAUL ~
The small room filled with the scent of nervous wolves.
“What’s going on?” Lark asked, her voice high and tense.
“Has your father threatened you, Lark?” JP asked quickly, turning to look at her, pleading with her to be honest. He knew she didn’t want to talk about him, but if what Kenji was saying was true…
“I… No. I mean, he hasn’t, but I cut him off, I don’t know what he said after I shut him out.”
“There’s definitely something going on with the Dalton line,” Kenji said, his face serious. “You know how ambitious Gerald is, JP. He’s been looking for a way to put his teeth to your throat for years.”
“Which makes no sense!”
“I keep telling you, the only reason they gossip and spread those stupid rumors is that they all know how strong you are. And now that you’ve got
