CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR The moon hangs low in the sky like a watchful eye as I pace beside Alec. He's a coiled spring, tense with a frustration that radiates from him like heat from sun-baked asphalt. There's a growl in his voice every time he speaks, a primal undertone that reminds me of his other, more feral side. "Dean just drives me insane," Alec snarls, raking a hand through his tousled hair. The silver light catches in his eyes, giving them an almost lupine glow. "He's arrogant, reckless... and now, he's my brother. It's like some cruel joke fate is playing on me." I nod, struggling to keep up with both his stride and the intensity of his emotions. My heart hammers against my ribs, not solely from the exertion. His pain is palpable, and it tugs at something deep within me. Alec has nev

