Carl released Kayla and took a step toward Alec. “So have you.”
“Stop! Both of you,” Kayla said in frustration. “Carl, Alec didn’t do anything wrong.” At Alec’s smug expression, she added, “And Alec, stop baiting him.” She looked back and forth between them. “We have enough to worry about without having to worry about your egos. If you two are determined to have this out and kick each other’s asses, fine. But leave me out of it. I don’t feel like dealing with this crap.”
She gave them both an irritated look and stormed out of the room.
Seara smiled in amusement at the surprised looks on Carl and Alec’s faces. “Excuse me. I’m going to join my daughter.”
Carl and Alec turned to glare at each other once again. Cruncher cleared his throat. “Well, that was exciting. If I wasn’t awake before
