Chapter 114

Briar’s POV

"We’re not making any deals with a bloodsucker," Kai said flatly.

Darius raised an elegant eyebrow. "How charmingly direct. I can see why little siren keeps you around."

"Don’t call her that," Kylan growled.

"But it’s what she is," Darius said with mock confusion. "Surely you’re not ashamed of your mate’s true nature?"

"We know what she is," Kieran said coldly. "The question is what you want."

"Smart boy." Darius’s attention shifted to him with interest. "I want what I’ve always wanted—to see the Blood Alpha stay dead and buried where he belongs."

"Why?" I asked. "What did my father do to you?"

Darius’s perfect composure cracked for just a moment, revealing something raw and angry beneath. "He took everything from me. My family, my territory, my—" He stopped, regaining his elegant mask. "Let’s