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.

Goddess only knows how you managed to get her, but you certainly don’t deserve her.” Roger replies,

wolf growls possessively in my head,

likes her he’ll

He shouldn’t even be allowed to look at

you get a hold

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

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.

shaking myself out of my inner conflict. “She’s been adamant about that – she’s only interested in me as her baby’s father.” I share, deciding that my brother doesn’t need to know how complicated my relationship

are you kidding? That woman is clearly infatuated with you, and I know you

feelings right now.” I reason, using the same logic with him that I’ve been employing to justify my own restraint. If I let myself believe that everything happening between Ella and I is real, there will be

magically make people fall in love, even if they’re already interested in each other.” Roger scoffs, sounding truly jealous now. “Don’t waste a gift,

stop dead in my tracks. “Whoever said

roll into the back of his head. “Honestly Dominic, sometimes I think you don’t have a brain in your

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

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 threat?” I counter, my defenses riled

not delusional enough to think that Ella could ever forgive me for helping the Prince plan the

suggest, letting a

it, we’re going to need each other in 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 you won’t pursue someone, and another to

I grumble. “But I agree, we’ve been enemies for too long. No woman should come between brothers, and unlike

Roger defends, some of his old animosity rising to the surface. “It was

know this is an opportunity to clear the air between us. I also know it could backfire catastrophically. “Roger, Lydia

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