Rhyder's POV. "So, you have a child - with Grace. And your holier-than-thou mother is going to convince her to come back home. You must be thrilled. Your every dream is about to come true." Her voice was cold and dripping with disdain and sarcasm. "Leave it alone, Alexis. I don't have the strength to deal with you right now." I turned and walked over to the window. I kept my back turned toward her, hoping that Alexis would leave me alone. I should have known better - Alexis never leaves anything alone and she never knows when to quit. She's worse than a dog with a bone. "Well, that's just too bad, Rhyder. I won't let you throw me out like yesterday's trash just because you have greener pastures on the horizon." I rounded on, a deep frown pulling my brows together. "What the hell a

