Lily faltered, forcing a bright smile that looked painfully artificial. “Brother… I’m just introducing a law firm partner to Olivia.”
Her use of the familial term was deliberate, reminding everyone of our pack connections while trying to deflect my obvious displeasure.
I glanced at Adrian with obvious territorial displeasure, then turned back to Lily. “Is that so? How come I heard you asking him why he didn’t accept your confession back in college?”
My tone was mocking, designed to embarrass her in front of the group.
“You misheard,” Lily protested weakly, her cheeks flushing with mortification.
Olivia and Rebecca exchanged meaningful glances, clearly sensing the strange pack dynamics between Lily and me. The tension was thick enough to cut with a knife.
Lily suddenly stood up,
