Ezra Daddy, Alex mind-linked me. Please do something! This is their private family matter, Son. We really shouldn’t interfere. I said the words, but I still stood there, just behind the entrance, so I could observe the room without being seen. It really was none of my business, but I couldn’t shake the need to protect Joy and her mother. Maybe because she was such a small woman. When that prick poked her in the chest with his finger, my wolf let out a threatening growl. Luckily everyone was too focused on their own drama to register the sound. Please Daddy! Alex wheedled in my head. I’ll do extra chores for a month!” Is that all? I teased. His attempts to barter-trade for what he desired amused me. I won’t eat any candy for a month! I won’t even drink a soda! No sugar! My boy was

