#Chapter 24 Politics

“Aren’t you going to introduce me, Franci’?” The man asked gruffly. Francium grit his teeth and winced. I glared at the man’s hand on Francium’s shoulder. I could almost hear the bones in Francium’s shoulder creak under the force.

“Claire,” he bit out. “Hedy, this is my older brother, Felix.”

The name was familiar, but when Claire stiffened beside me, I knew it wasn’t for any good reason. To be fair, he didn’t look like it could ever be a good reason to be alone with him. He oozed a sense of superiority and arrogance that was outright dangerous in the right circumstances.

“Good,” Felix said, “Now get out of the way. You’re in my seat.”

Francium took a deep breath when Claire looked up and glared at Felix. Her voice was low and threatening. I had never seen her like this. She looked ready to jump up and claw Felix’s face off as she spoke.

“Let him go.”

Felix quirked an eyebrow before he smirked. “Feisty. I always thought you were. Do you really—”

“Let him go, or I’ll make you,” Claire