Chapter 42

The moment the words spilled from Ava’s mouth, Caspian launched into action. He pushed her behind him, and a snarl rippled from his lips. His entire pack went on high alert, and she gasped as each one made a wall around her, protecting her.

She wasn’t used to this.

Each one stared off with the man who claimed to be none other than her twin, but that was impossible. She had no family.

She wasn’t quite as tall as Sean, Liam, Books, and Simon, who’d stepped in front of her, going either side of Caspian. It was impossible to see if the man’s face stirred some kind of memory.

“Whoa, whoa, stop. No, this is not what is happening here,” the man said. “I get it. You’re all protecting her.”

“You wanted to hurt her?” Caspian asked, tensing up, ready to strike.

“Hell, no. I’ve been waiting, for fuck’s sake,” the man said.

That was a bad thing to say as all of the pack began to growl. The low hum of their anger filled the air, making her hair stand on end.

“She doesn’t know who you are.” Caspian