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10. Her Merci, My Law

作者: MissGreen
last update 最終更新日: 2025-10-03 17:20:51

ALEXEI POV:

I knew they were scared. But behind their arrogance, the twin boys in front of me were trying to hide it behind blank expressions. Their faces were pale, and Nathaniel’s knuckles had turned white from clenching his fists too tightly. I glanced between them, one after another, sharply.

“Have you ever seen puppies play? How do they bite each other?” I asked.

Gabriel and Nathaniel exchanged looks before nodding. Then Nathaniel muttered, “You called us here to talk about puppies?”

“Yes. As a metaphor.”

Nathaniel immediately fell silent, averting his gaze. Ah, Alistair Lancroft really had a stubborn stepson.

“When their game gets too rough and dangerous, you know what happens?” I stared more intently. The twins shook their heads carelessly. “An older dog interferes,” I continued.

“So?” Gabriel raised an eyebrow.

“I’m stepping into your little game before it goes too far.” I folded my arms, asserting authority. “Nightshade isn’t something to be used lightly, especially by pups l
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