Chapter 118

“So, you snuck out just to skip etiquette class?”

York, caught red–handed, let out a disgruntled “Tch,” but didn’t bother denying it.

“Eat. Once you’re done, I’ll have someone drive you back.”

“No way! The minute you see me, you want me gone, but you’re happy to take him out for dinner, for fun!” York jabbed a finger at Ivan, his voice dripping with

indignation.

“I had legitimate business.” Alessia wasn’t even sure why she was explaining herself. Right now, she felt like some cheating girlfriend caught in the act.

“Don’t try to change the subject. If you’re not sending me back, what do you plan to do? Stay out all night?”

Alessia rubbed her temples, her tone weary. “I-”

York huffed. “You’ve got a new brother now, right? Why would you care about me?”

“New brother? He’s my actual brother.”

York puffed his cheeks, stabbing at the ice in his soda with a straw, sulking.

Eddie looked over at Alessia, silently asking if she needed help, but she shook her

head.

want to come back with me?” She couldn’t just leave York here. Kidnappings were still a thing these days, and with how wild York had gotten living abroad, letting him wander

say yes,

by the car, Alessia hit

You two take the

sit with him/Make

up

front!”

He clung to her hand, refusing to

sit up front

a glare at Ivan, who puffed

outdone, York grabbed Alessia’s other hand.

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eyes and fought to keep her

them squeezed into the backseat, with Rex the golden retriever sprawled

and from the driver’s seat, Eddie let out a quiet

should’ve been

throbbing so hard I can practically

seen you like this

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