The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 197

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”

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

of dealing with his friends was quite right.

help but say. “You

in, “We don’t have much choice; we can’t

went quiet again. The initial discomfort had vanished, and

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

stunned by her own thought and then

so funny?” Jonathan asked, clearly in a

a facade in front of Lily, but it had been

“It’s nothing!”

just crossed her mind and quickly changed the subject,

need! They aren’t eating, Jonathan said without a second thought, glancing over

Xander, no trouble at all, we’ll head

Jonathan shot him a look

smooth talker, always

it,

you should definitely

at Jonathan, she saw him resign himself

more food, he

Sierra nodded.

glances, silently communicating their

in love changes

someone who can manage

considering her part of the

to the silent decisions being made around

Finished