Chapter 13

I just learned that Malachi has a brother, and he doesn't seem happy about him being here. ‘What could have happened between them to make him feel this much anger at seeing him?’ I wonder, glancing between Malachi and his brother. "What's going on, Malachi," I ask. He looks at me, finally taking his gaze from his brother. "Let's just say, he is bad news," he vaguely answers. "What happened to you two?" I question further, but he doesn't answer; only stares at the man that is now coming towards us.

"Malachi, it's been many years, brother," The man says, then turns his eyes to me. "Who is this beautiful creature?" He asks. Malachi wraps his arm around my waist and moves me behind him. "She is none of your business," He snarls. Not liking his answer, I move from behind him to speak. "I am Chloe," I announce, holding out my hand to shake his. He takes my hand and kisses the top softly. “A pleasure to meet you, Chloe,” he says in almost a whisper.

"Alaric, keep your hands off her.