Kaius felt like he'd just taken a bullet to the chest.
After everything he had done to win over Elena these past few weeks, her casual threat to find a"new daddy"hurt more than he expected.
He truly cared about Austin 's daughter. Elena was smart, quick-tongued, and full of mischief in the most lovable way. It was nearly impossible not to like her.
He thought they were finally getting somewhere. He was wrong.
Clearly, he'd been wrong.
Kaius 's jaw tightened, his voice calm but cold."So who exactly are you considering for this... replacement position?"
His wolf stirred under his skin, alert and annoyed.
Elena lifted her chin with theatrical flair.
"Oh, the list is long,"she said, holding up her fingers one by one."Uncle George, Uncle Charlie, Uncle David…"
Kaius
