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Jonathan smiled at Sierra and said, “I need to have a word with Mateo alone; we’ll be back soon.”

Then he efficiently dragged Mateo out to the balcony, and almost simultaneously, the glass door and curtains closed, barely muffling Mateo’s cries of pain and pleas for mercy.

Sierra had never seen such a scene and looked worriedly in the direction of the balcony.

She knew Jonathan’s strength. Surely he wouldn’t hurt someone badly?

As if reading her thoughts, Maddox chuckled, “Ms. Xander, don’t worry. Mr. Yeager knows his limits.”

Draven also smiled gently, “They do this often.”

Stone added, “He can take a beating!”

Sierra was left speechless.

pping Brotherhood.

Sierra felt a mix of sympathy for Mateo, thinking to herself how unfortunate he was,

Feeling a bit uneasy with three strangers in the house, she offered, “I’ll get you guys some water.”

It was Maddox, who seemed the easiest to talk to, who responded, “No need! Don’t trouble yourself, or we’ll be next to get a beating

Sierra stared at Maddox, shocked, wondering if she had heard him wrong.

Draven cleared his throat and said, “Can’t help it. Mr. Yeager plays by his own rules”

“What Mateo said was true. Jon’s territorial. Just

was left speechless, feeling an odd sense of camaraderie, yet questioning whether Jonathan’s way of dealing

an awkward silence, she couldn’t help but say. “You

who hadn’t spoken much, chimed in, “We don’t

went quiet again. The initial discomfort had vanished,

door opened, and Jonathan came through looking refreshed, followed by a sullen Mateo

by her own thought

funny?” Jonathan asked,

yesterday. She had maintained a facade in front of Lily, but it had been

“It’s nothing!”

what had just crossed her mind and quickly changed the subject, “With everyone here,

aren’t eating, Jonathan said without a second thought, glancing over at

no trouble at

artfully phrased, and Jonathan shot him a look that carried a

smooth talker, always had

buying it, but

came all this way, you should

she saw him resign himself

get more food, he

Sierra nodded.

exchanged glances,

in love changes everything,

someone who

officially considering her

oblivious to the silent

Finished

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