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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

of dealing with his friends was quite right. Perhaps, though, this

she couldn’t help but say.

spoken much, chimed in, “We

had vanished, and she

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

momentarily stunned by her own thought and

funny?” Jonathan asked, clearly

laughed since hearing about Lily’s situation yesterday. She had maintained a facade in front of Lily, but it had been weighing on

“It’s nothing!”

and quickly changed the subject, “With everyone here, we might need more food. Should I

said without

took over, “Ms. Xander, no trouble at all, we’ll head out to

him a look

the smooth talker, always

buying it, but Sierra

all this way, you should definitely eat

at Jonathan, she saw him resign himself to

get more

Sierra nodded.

glances, silently

love changes everything,

someone who can manage

considering her

silent decisions being made

Finished

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