Turning the Tide

Alaric let out a chuckle and said, “I'm glad you feel that way, Mr. Lockwood. However, I have no use for this finger, so I'll have someone mail it over to you.”

“Have him release Tessa. I'm not known to have a good temper either,” Gideon said calmly. I couldn't care less what Alaric does to Aunt Rowena, but I won't just sit by and watch him hurt Tessa!

“I'm afraid that's not possible. She needs to