Claimed by my Brother’s Best Friends (Alyssa) novel Chapter 17

No one does.

Niko sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. "Well, I have to go to the warehouse soon. Looks like Mason will be staying with her tonight, since I assume you have something to do as well?" He directs his question at King, who nods.

I'm...staying with them? Alone?

My eyes flicker to Niko, a mix of surprise and curiosity washing over me. "What am I supposed to do with them?" I ask, keeping my voice steady.

I'm not a fan of people, much less children, but maybe this will let me get close to Alyssa. I bet she's changed a lot in three years. There's something about her that makes me want to know everything. When I looked into her hazel eyes earlier, I saw secrets I can't help but wonder about.

"Well, the baby is easy. So far, she likes me. I don't know about King," Niko smirks, glancing at him.

King shrugs, his expression indifferent. "We understand each other."

Niko snorts. "Do I even want to know what that means?"

"It means she knows that her mother belongs to me."

"Is that so? We were just talking and she told me how much she hates you," Niko replies, his grin widening.

"That's just because she's lying to herself. Seems I have more than one brat in my possession," he says sourly, eyes narrowing at Niko, the tension between them becoming palpable.

I'm not sure what tension that is, but if they start fucking in front of me, I'm going to be sick.