Chapter 185. The New Revenge

DEAN

It was challenging for me to keep Lena informed about the situation. I disliked seeing her sad and frightened. She locked herself in the room with our children, afraid that he might show up at the house. I assured her that no harm would come to her, as the house was completely surrounded by my pack, but Lena didn't feel secure. I understood, as I too felt scared.

I didn't like having to take the call in front of Lena, but she insisted. I answered. Yes, it was him. It was Damon. He hadn't died.

"I thought you were dead," I said after he asked me for money.

"Everyone thought so. But you should have made sure of my death before running off to find your family, Dean. The pack comes first. The fight comes first. Don't you know that? That's why you're a lousy alpha. You wanted to protect your family, but you hurt them by not staying until I died. You and your brother threw me into the fire and made me burn completely. It's been three years of pain. Do you know