Before I could intervene, Ace released Derek and he crashed to the floor, coughing and struggling to catch his breath.
Ace turned away, his face hard as he cussed under his breath. I reached to touch him but my hand hung halfway, as I couldn't bring myself to.
What if he doesn't want me to comfort him? Or he pushes me away?
Ace turned to Derek who had just gotten his steady breathing back, "The Crimson Pack must continue to supply gas to my pack due to the agreement. If not, I will not sit back and stay silent. Tell Jeffrey I said this. Unless he seeks war with my men, your part of the agreement stands."
Derek was stunned by Ace's utterances, "You broke your part of the deal-
"I don't break a deal. Taking back what is already mine isn't breaking a deal."
Derek scoffed, "You do h
