“Take me home?” Alessia repeated, as if she’d just heard the punchline of a bad joke. She strolled over to Zachary’s side, shooting him a look that told him not to

worry.

Max caught the exchange, his smile fading.

“Of course. This place is filthy, cramped, and falling apart–why would you want to stay here? Are you out of your mind?” York, though young, was far too precocious for his age. Thanks to the Tate family’s suffocating brand of upbringing, it was a wonder he wasn’t more twisted.

“I warned you before you left the country, York: if I ever hear you talk like that again, I’ll delete all your game accounts.”

“Alessia!”

“My name is Alessia!”

The two glared at each other, eyes locked, neither willing to back down. Rex, the dog, circled between them, sensing a storm brewing. Just as the tension was about to boil over, both Alessia and York turned simultaneously to Max.

“Max! Control your brother!”

“Max! Control your sister!”

shot back instantly, never missing a beat in

prey under a predator’s gaze–cold and unblinking. He met Max’s look, but Max had already

an estate overseas. You’re coming with me to Yarrowland the day after tomorrow,” Max said,

a no from me.” Alessia took a step back. Was he kidding? She’d barely escaped

York, not to be outdone, piped up

crouched down so she was eye–level with York and gave him a

outrage. Back overseas, he

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didn’t have the power to wipe his game progress, he’d have had Rex bite her

grievances. Straightening up, she fixed Max with a bright, clear

at the Tate estate is named Ileana. I’m Alessia.” She deliberately stressed

on, Zach, let’s

back at Max, but the fading light obscured his expression. All he could make out was

Let’s go.” Alessia picked up her

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