Just one thing," Dante said. "How's Annie? You know, the woman you bought every flower in Seattle for and then almost died protecting?-and then upset her right after?"
Alpha's expression changed just for a moment. His face was softer and more vulnerable.
"She's fine," he said.
"Fine?" Dante raised an eyebrow. "That's it? That's all we get?"
"She's adjusting," Alpha said carefully. "She's overwhelmed. She asked for space. I'm giving it to her."
"Space," Kael repeated. "You don't do space."
"I'm trying." Alpha's jaw tightened. "She's upset about Peggy. About what I said. She thinks I was cruel."
"You were cruel, If I didn't know you better, I would be upset, too," Dante said.
"I was honest."
"Whatever, Killian."
Alpha looked at his brothers-both of them watchi
