The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 84

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.

been saying she is all along. She’s brave and clever and good to her very core. Goddess only knows how you managed to get her, but you

possessively in my head,

if he likes her he’ll help

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

you get a hold of yourself?

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

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

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

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

employing to justify my own restraint. If I let myself believe that everything happening between Ella and I is real, there will be no holding my

magically make people fall in love, even if they’re already interested in each

tracks. “Whoever said anything

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

only just met.” I remind him. “And we’ve experienced nothing but drama since then, it’s not just the

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

a threat?” I counter, my defenses riled by the obvious longing in his

enough to think that Ella could ever forgive me for helping the Prince plan the

can still hope.” I suggest, letting a note of menace bleed into my

family. From the sounds of 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

I grumble. “But I agree, we’ve been enemies

couldn’t help it.” Roger defends, some of his old animosity rising to

never been willing to listen before, and I know this is an opportunity to clear the air between us. I also know it could backfire catastrophically. “Roger, Lydia used us both.” I declare, deciding that more lies won’t help anything. “I know

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