Nyx and Aria exchanged a glance with one another. Their silver and pink eyes were both wide with shock. Neither could quite believe the language their lover had just used on his little sister. Kaiden was always so laid back, so nonconfrontational—at least when it came to the people he loved. He had no trouble confronting any outsider who did something he didn't like.
But this was the voice of a man who was not only seriously scolding someone he loved but was even willing to sever ties if pushed far enough.
Alice stood frozen in front of him, clutching at her chest in desperation and fear as her tears poured freely.
Kaiden raised his hand slowly.
The movement made Alice flinch hard. Her whole body jerked in reaction as if she expected to be struck. She squeezed her eyes shut while trembling violently, waiting for the punishment she was sure was coming.
His hand came down, slowly, making the girl whimper painedly.
