Chapter 072

[Apple]

Sly looks at the two of them and his lips twist sardonically as he chews on his next comment, as if tasting it before spiting it at their feet.

"Rodrigo, I see retirement is suiting you well," Sly snarls, his smirk growing as he notices the elderly alpha's discomfort.

The old wolf growls, snapping his teeth. "Mind your manners and watch your tongue, pup. I'm ten times the alpha you'll ever be." He straightens up and I can imagine the strong Alpha he was once. He has the same charisma and aura of power that Sly has, and the remains of black in his wavy hair give him almost an uncanny resemblance.

"Well, it's a good thing this isn't a competition then," Sly laughs harshly, the sound like glass crunching underfoot. "Because I'd hate to disrespect my elders." Sly turns his head and gives an appraising look at Alexis, studying her from her tall spiked heels to her tight dress and gaudy diamonds.

Sly laughs as he takes my hand and kisses it. "I have a real treasure, Rodrigo.