“Ella, love.” Brandon utters, taking hurried steps forward. He reaches for my hand, but I snap. “Don't touch me,” as I clutch tightly onto Brother's blazer. Cassian: “What’s wrong, angel?” Brandon: “It's not what you think.” Both Brother and Brandon mutter simultaneously, with Brother cradling my face worriedly as he searches my eyes for reasons. I open my mouth, but before I can speak, another voice cuts in, smooth yet dangerous, looking at me so intensely, that same predatory look from three years ago in his eyes. I begin to tremble as the memories I thought I've forgotten crashes down on me with such force. “Alpha Ironveil. It's been a while.” He extends his hand casually, but Brother doesn't take it; he steps forward, his voice a growl as he demands, “Why is my baby sister afra

