Adam POV
“Fine. I accept your challenge.”
I could see Ian’s grin widen as he removed his clothes to shift.
“No, Adam. You can’t. There has to be another way besides this,” Ella said frantically as she leaned in. “You can’t try to reason with him?”
I loved the confidence she had in me. Knowing how long Ian has wanted to be Alpha, I had to recognize the notion that there was a possibility he could win if I let my ego get ahead of me.
“Ella, I’ve tried to understand back before Laney died. This results from my efforts all these years. There was nothing you could do to stop this.”
I brushed her hair back as I used my other hand to remove my shoes.
“Did he even call for an official challenge right now? You don’t have to go through this.”
I wonder if Ella realized how much she sounded like a business negotiator right now. She had a point, but if it meant putting Ella’s whereabouts at risk, it wasn’t a chance I will take.
