***Austin*** "He's late. Typical," I growl as I sit opposite my dad in his office at Exton. "He is coming from an island," dad reminds me. "Didn't stop him from showing up last night on our beach, unannounced and in a threatening manner," I remind him. "Well, that is why this meeting is happening," dad says before looking at me pointedly, “I'm amazed I have to tell you this, but try and keep your temper under control.” I frown at dad and nod in acknowledgement. "It was just...the audacity of him to suggest that I command my sister to ignore her mate and instead take his son as a chosen mate?" I sigh and then growl lowly again. There is a knock on the door and without waiting for a reply, Harold Astor comes through the door. "Leo, it's good to see you," Harold says before glancing a

