I inhale deeply and smell that infuriating scent. f*****g Alexis. I groan and shake my head as her annoying voice rings out. “Hello, Demitri. Where have you been all day?”
I growled but before I could say anything, little Anya grabbed my hand. I watch as she uses me to shield her body from the view of Alexis and I instantly go on high alert. I look at Emily and nod my head towards the child and her eyes grow wide in understanding. Little Anya is showing us signs that she thinks Alexis is off and I want to know why. I give her small hand a squeeze and I instantly start trying to find the best place to hide her in plain sight.
I turn back to Alexis as she gives me a fake smile that doesn’t reach her eyes. I frown and shake my head slowly. “I didn’t realize I had to tell you every place I
