Chapter 84- Sinclair Makes a Detour

Sinclair

When I reach Roger’s house, he’s not the least bit surprised to find me darkening his doorway. “I was wondering when you were gonna show up.” He quips, opening the door wide to welcome me inside.

“Am I that predictable?” I grouse, stepping over the threshold.

“No- I still wasn’t sure whether or not you’d rip my head off after you arrived.” Roger shares wryly.

“You’ve been talking with Ella.” I assess coolly, recalling the sweet human’s objection to me using this precise tactic against our enemies.

Roger snorts. “Not necessary. I grew up with you, I know your MO, brother.”

“Well you have Ella to thank for my even temper either way. She seems to trust you’ll keep your word and protect her secret.” I explain, eyeing him suspiciously.

“And you came to find out if she’s right.” Roger guesses.

“Is she?” I inquire. “Or is this another one of your tricks?”

“It’s not a trick.” Roger states simply, leading me into his study. “But I’m not doing it for you – I’m doing it for her.”

I absorb this information slowly. It does seem easier to believe my brother would help a stranger sooner than he’d help me, but there’s also something in his tone, some unspoken emotion I don’t quite understand. “Why do you care what happens to her?” I inquire.

She’s brave and clever and good to her very core. Goddess only knows how you managed to

in

he likes her he’ll help us. I answer

wolf argues fiercely. He shouldn’t even be allowed to look

you get a hold

stubborn predator is digging in his heels, making my hackles raise and claws extend. This is why we need to

like a child. I’m losing my temper now, sick and tired of being at odds with my inner animal. She isn’t our mate and I’m not going to hurt her with a claiming mark her body can’t handle. Besides, even if Roger is interested in Ella, she isn’t interested in him. Have

about that – she’s only interested in me as her baby’s father.” I share, deciding that my brother doesn’t need to know

kidding? That woman is clearly infatuated with you, and I know you want her for keeps.

logic with him that I’ve been employing to justify my own restraint. If I let myself believe that everything happening

I do that pregnancy can’t magically make people fall in love, even if they’re already interested in each

in my tracks. “Whoever said

eyes roll into the back of his head. “Honestly Dominic, sometimes I think you

remind him. “And we’ve experienced nothing but drama since then, it’s not

any excuse to deny what’s staring you in the face. And if you don’t wise up and do something about it, other wolves who aren’t so hard-headed are going to start horning in on your territory.” Roger warns, sounding as if he’d like to lead the charge. “Ella might not be able to serve as a true Luna, but that’s only a concern if you have a pack to lead. No one

I counter, my defenses riled by the obvious longing

that Ella could ever forgive me for helping the Prince plan the first attack.”

can still hope.” I suggest, letting a note of

the months ahead… if there’s to be a war – we can’t be divided.” He grimaces, though I note he didn’t really answer my question. After all, it’s one thing to say

been enemies for too long. No woman should come between brothers, and unlike Lydia, Ella

his old animosity rising to the surface. “It

tell Roger the truth about Lydia. He’s never been willing to listen before, and I know this is an opportunity to clear the air between us. I

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