Page 219 of Harley & Her Ferals

I jolt.

I’m not used to Lionzio asking for my opinion, let alone expecting me to give commands.

But I’m the Head Omega now.

I take a steadying breath, steeling my expression.

I can do this.

Yet I hesitate.

This time, unlike when Laurent, Harbinger, and I were caught in Vinnie’s study, we’re not outnumbered.

But I know what Lionzio is saying.

We can fight, but if Dad starts shooting in this small space, too many people will die.

I don’t want anyone to get hurt. I have a duty to these packs.

I glance back at Laurent.

“He’s a narcissist,” Laurent whispers. “He won’t be able to cope with you challenging his position. Hurt the Alphahole’s ego. You’re the new king around here.”

His eyes sparkle.

Feral catches my eye. “I w-want to f-f-fight him.”

I pull Feral close enough that no one else can hear me. “I understand. After everything he’s done to you, you deserve to fight him. But Dad would shoot you. I can’t lose you, Fer. Please, you’re too important to me. You’re my best friend, lover, and Alpha.My soul. Let me kick his ass for you.”

Feral strokes his hand down my hip. “F-for everyone.”

I nod.

Then I draw back.

Dad plays with his pistol, before saying casually to Lionzio, “I’m sure that you were tricked by your bad Omega of a sister. Why don’t you come over here to me, before you get really hurt?”

“Like you usually hurt me?” Lionzio’s expression hardens. “I’ll stay here, thanks. With my pack, sister, andbrother.”

Feral stalks to lay his heavy arm around Lionzio’s shoulder.

Dad’s face reddens. “Your execution,son, is going to be spectacular. I’ll have you hunted through these tunnels, before you’ll be torn apart in the pits.”

“Can I have that honor?” Vinnie smirks, before pointing at Harbinger. “I’d like to select that asshole too.”

“Harsh.” Harbinger pretend pouts. “I thought that you and I had athing, after so many days and nights being chained together. Wasn’t that kinky foreplay?”

River chuckles.

“You fucker…” Vinnie takes a step forward, until Allegra soothingly stops him.

“He doesn’t matter,” she simpers. “We’re going to bond tonight. I’m the new heir.”

“Did you hear that?” Dad glares at me. “I selected you. I gave you every opportunity. But you fucked it up. Now Allegra will be the First Omega and my heir.”

I remember Laurent’s advice.

I need one final play with Dad.

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