"You've become one of those people," she whispered. Ethan gave her a cold look. "Those people kept my sister alive." He turned away before she could answer. Declan stepped forward, and Ethan's expression softened for the first time since entering the mansion. "Dec.." Declan opened his arms, and Ethan pulled him into a firm embrace. It wasn't a polite greeting between two club leaders. There was genuine affection in it, the kind that came from knowing the other man would show up when things got ugly. "Good to see you, Ethan" Declan said, patting his back. "Hmm ..wish it were under better circumstances." Ethan pulled away and turned toward Leah. Her face had softened, and she was already smiling at him. "Come here, sweetheart," she said. He bent slightly and pressed a quick kiss to

