Chapter 86

Lydia ignored the command, curling into the corner, her knees pressed up against her chest; the disrespect had Deacon and I growling in anger. Our mate was to be respected.

“I said, STAND UP.” Virginia growled this time, gritting her teeth. Obviously she didn’t enjoy being ignored either. “Do you want to die with dignity or as a coward, Lydia?”

That got a rise out of her.

With a stumble, Lydia erected, staring at her daughter with distain, “I was and will never be a coward.”

I heard an unladylike snort come from my mate, “bullshit.”

Lydia hissed and moved, her hand coming out to swing at Virginia, “you do not swear! How many times do-?” She didn’t get to finish her sentence, Virginia was too quick, darting out with force; I heard an audible crack before Lydia screamed in pain. “You broke my arm you little bitch!”

“You do not swear. How many times do I have to tell you?” Virginia retorted childishly making Deacon and I snort in amusement.

Lydia was