We were having a peaceful dinner with Declan, Mariana, and Daniel when Declan spoke up.

"Is Daniel no longer an Alpha candidate in the Rising Diamond pack, brother?"

Desmond squinted his eyes at Declan. "Let's not discuss that in front of our kids, Declan. This matter should be discussed with adults only," he said frigidly.

That earned Declan a silence. I knew that even if he already got married and had a family, he would always follow his brother's command. He knew when to shut up but he didn't know when to shut up if he was going to slander me.

Desmond glanced at Daniel. "How's your study, Daniel? Are...