Ivan POV
My brother is far too quiet when we finally take our seats in my office. He has never been as talkative as Alexi, but he seems lost in his own thoughts. A wave of unease flows through me as his eyes keep looking toward Meadow. Especially knowing he lied when my papa asked him about the message that had him looking green.
Part of what makes me a good Pakhan is knowing when others are being truthful. I'm like a human lie detector. Most people are uncomfortable lying and have some type of tell when they do. One little thing they do unknowingly. Nickoli taps the fingers of his free hand on his thigh.
An hour later, Nickoli asks to speak to Meadow. Some bulls*t about needing her help to surprise Jasmine. She, of course, agrees immediately, but something in his eyes has me on edge.
