Avery POV
It didn't immediately register that Nick was talking to me. It took seconds to realize that he'd said my given name.
What could the Alpha possibly wish to discuss?
With his chin, he motioned for us to go inside as I quickly turned around and led the way. Seconds later, the sound of the door shutting signalled that we were alone. With my back to him, his presence in the room felt like a mountain behind me.
When I turned around, he stood with his back resting on the door, watching me. The usual proud half smile curved the side of his handsome face.
We were not rivals anymore. But the fact that his father killed mine hadn’t changed. I couldn’t decide how much I hated him. Did I even still hate him?
The male was my half-brother. He was also the leader of this impressive, repu
