Chapter 68

Demetri’s POV

Tuesday, January 23; 9pm

I sit back in my chair as Patrick and Parker stare at one another briefly in silence.

“When Alpha explained that the rape accusations only started after the mate’s bond was completed, even you agreed that there is something wrong with the claim. Alpha said he let Madilyn lay with him and he was afraid to touch her. I don’t know much about pedophile behavior but I have a hard time believing that a pedophile could easily fake being afraid of a child.”

Patrick sighs as he breaks eye contact with Parker. Rubbing the back of his neck, I know he’s forming his thoughts before he speaks and I know I’m not going to like it.

“If you’re going to insist that I ignore the pedophile rumors while working with him then I am formally requesting that I don’t work with him. I’m sorry. I know you have spent more time with him and likely have a clearer picture than I do, but I cannot simply put rumors of him raping lit