Chapter 66. Torn Allegiances

The tension in the room thickened like a dense fog. Kane's eyes flashed with a mix of frustration and desperation as he reached out through our mindlink.

"Knox, please. This isn't the time to bring up family issues. We can't afford to get sidetracked." His mental voice was strained, pleading. I smirked, relishing the discomfort etched on his face.

"Why not? Afraid they'll find out the truth about dear old Dad?" I shot back silently, taunting him.

"I'm serious, Knox. Keep it between us. Charlotte's safety comes first," Kane insisted, his eyes flickering with a hint of vulnerability that only fueled my desire to push further.

Adam and Liam exchanged confused glances, sensing the unspoken exchange but unaware of its content. The air grew heavier, every second stretching the silence taut. I took a deliberate step forward, my gaze locked onto Kane's.

"Maybe they deserve to know what kind of man they're dealing with," I suggested through t