~James~ ”Great, thanks Jess,” I hung up the phone and sighed while leaning against my desk. ”Jess?” My brother asked. ”She gave Avery the sedative,” I said and looked at my brother. ”Was that really necessary?” I saw the disagreement on his face, he didn't agree with what I had ordered the guards to do in case Avery started to sense something. ”Would you rather have her on the field?” I asked him. ”Of course not, but there were other ways-” ”And when you get a mate of your own you’ll be free to make those choices for her.” I snapped and raised my head. Alex nodded his head and the door to my office opened up. Jackson came in followed by Damon. ”They’re here,” it was go-time. When I walked out of the office I saw Damien, Avery's brother, standing with the guards

