Chapter 17. An Ally

[Rosco’s POV]

I watch as Denali walks away, and once she is out of sight, I turn my gaze toward Roger, who is watching me curiously. If he was aware of what I wanted to speak to him about, he wasn’t showing it. Or he was just doing a damn good job of hiding it.

“This involves business, yes?” He finally asks when I don’t speak.

Remaining silent, I look toward where the one named Alexander sits. Was it fine to discuss such things in front of him?

“He will be joining the family soon,” Roger says, catching onto my thoughts. “So it is fine to talk in front of him.”

Nodding, I tear my gaze away while my annoyance rises. I didn’t miss Denali’s stepsister's words earlier. That bastard used to date Denali, but it seemed that he decided to be with Anastasia instead. Clearly, he was a fucking fool, but his loss was my gain; however, even knowing that didn’t quell my frustration over knowing that there was a chance Denali’s heart still belonged to another.