ALARIC
HOURS EARLIER
"Did... did she just flipped me?" I uttered in disbelief as I watch Quillon and Zaila stride toward the backyard. I just stand there, dumbfounded, and let my jaw drop from her action. No one as in no one dares to say that to me, and she did plenty in the span of fewer than 24 hours. My men choose to listen to her command without second or protest. What the fvck?
I will not stand here and simply listen to her command. I'm the boss here. This is my home. I will protect it from those who dare to cross my property. Not Zaila, or anyone could tell me what to do.
"What are you doing, Gavin? Prepare yourselves, we are going to follow them and fight." I demand and take my gun again and check if it is fully loaded and take extra ammunition on the table. I put them in my wa
