Out of the corner of my eyes, I could see our warriors shift in position. My wolf was so angry that I had to stop her from growling at him. However, I wasn’t going to play nice. Giving him a fuck you smile, I took his hand making him think I was accepting it. Instead, I pulled him forward quickly and punched him straight in the nose. Blood splattered at the same time his men took a step forward but so did mine.
“You have a lot of balls to step food on my territory and think I would accept you.” I said with venom in my voice. Alec wrapped his arms around me and pulled me back.
Maddox stood up but was smiling as he took a tissue from one of his men. “Nothing less than I deserve, I know.”
“You deserve much more but unfortunately for you, I am being held back. Why are you here?”
“I wanted to offer my apologize. It has been my understanding that the Florida police department had some footage and since the fire didn’t fully cover your tracks, they have been in contact with you.”
“How do you know about that?” Colt asked, dangerously.
“I have my ways. As an apology and an olive branch, I made sure the investigation has now been complete and no foul play is expected.”
My jaw dropped. The Florida police had call and said our fingerprints were found at a crime scene and asked if we had been down there. We had to say that we were down there earlier in the week but it had been days since then. They didn’t completely buy our story but it wasn’t enough to charge us with anything.
“How?” Colt asked?”
“Not for you to worry about. I just wanted to come here and meet Kristen before we continued on our journey.” Maddox blew his nose one last time before he pocketed the tissue. Holding out his hand, he looked at Alec. “I’m sorry how things played out but I’m still family. Let me know if you need anything.”
Alec was torn but decided this wasn’t the time or the place to have that conversation. Taking his hand, they shook before Alec quickly let him go. After nodding at me and giving Colt, Jace and Lars a look, he turned around and walked towards his car. We waited until he was out of sight before we moved.
“You have blood on your dress.” Colt sighed.
“Completely worth it.” Satisfied, we walked back towards the party. Adalynn was screaming and laughing at the girls were making funny faces at her.
“What did you do?” Penny screamed as she saw my dress.
“Took care of business.” I said simply and sat down.
Penny covered her eyes. “Why can’t you just act like a lady!”
“Because I’m not you.” I was indifferent to her annoyance with me as I kept shoving my face full of food.
“Leave her alone.” Colt whispered in her ear.
Most of the place had finished eating and the sun was started to hide behind the trees, signaling the lights to turn on. The music changed as the dance floor started filling up.
“Let’s have that quick meeting so we can get back down here to party!” Lars put his napkin down.
“Sounds good.” Alec looked down at my plate. I was just about finished but usually I go in for seconds. “Is that okay or do you need another round?”
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