Dad. And Pappoús.
She sat up straighter. Surely Lucas Anderson wouldn’t try to harm two old men. But she didn’t know him at all, and who knew how ruthless he could be? With all his money and power, surely he could crush anyone he thought beneath him. The fact that families and loved ones were always vulnerable to retaliation was like a shadow that hung over detectives and other law enforcement agents. They could be easy prey to people who would want to put pressure on police officers.
She made a decision. A stupid one maybe, but if she didn’t nip this in the bud, she might regret it later. Hesitation and waiting on the sidelines had gotten her in trouble. Now she would face the lion and show him she wasn’t afraid.
Just as Sofia had thought, Lucas Anderson didn’t leave the office until hours after most normal people went home. It was just after nine o’clock when she spotted his familiar, tall form exiting the Fenrir Corporation building, heading toward the sleek black town car waiting by the door. She had been waiting in her car, parked across the street from the building. Sliding out of the driver’s seat, she made a beeline for him.
He was reaching for the door when she approached him. The look he gave her was one of complete surprise. “Detective? What—”
“Don’t play dumb,” she warned. “You know why I’m here.”
That cold mask slipped back on. “I do?”
“You think you can have me followed and I wouldn’t notice it?” she seethed. “Did you look into my background too?”
He didn’t even deny it. “What would you have done in my place?”
“I’m an officer of the law.”
“And you thought to threaten me without a warrant or any real evidence.” His hand snaked out to grab her wrist in a movement so fast she barely saw it. She was too distracted by those eyes, she decided. His palms were warm and much rougher than she would have thought for a man who spent his days in an office. She was average height, but he seemed to tower over her, his presence overwhelming. There was also that electric shock that shot up her arm, but she didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her struggle so she remained still. At least, that’s what she told herself.
“I wasn’t threatening you.” She turned her face away, wanting to escape that gaze.
“Weren’t you?” A finger tipped her chin, forcing her to face those mesmerizing eyes again. “You were trying to shake me up. See if I would react. Did I perform to your satisfaction, Detective?”
Much to her horror, she felt a warm surge of desire in the pit of her stomach and her core clenched as an image came to her mind of the many ways he could perform to her satisfaction. When his nostrils flared, she thought for a moment that he had peeked into her head. Ridiculous. “I could have you arrested for assaulting an officer.”
He let go of her wrist. “Apologies.”
“You will stop having me followed by your lackeys.”
“And you will stop looking into things that don’t concern you.”
“Are you telling me to stop doing my job?” Would he offer her some type of bribe now?
“Of course not,” he said. “But why do you insist on pursuing this? Thomas Dixon was a lowlife ex-con.”
“Thomas Dixon may have been the scum of the earth, but he didn’t deserve to die like that.” This was one of the few times she truly hated her job. “He still deserves justice.”
He gritted his teeth, but said, “And I hope you find it. But I’m telling you; I didn’t murder him.”
“And what about Kevin Hall?”
His face darkened, and once again, the air around her seem to contract, making it difficult to breathe. “Stick to your job, Detective.” His voice had turned Arctic. “And I’ll leave you alone. But if you keep digging up the past in an attempt to harm me or those close to me, you will regret it.”
It didn’t sound like a threat. No, it was a promise.
Chapter Six
The blood in his veins turned to ice at the mention of that name, but as soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted it. His wolf snarled at him, the animal making its displeasure known.
An unknown pride surged through him when she didn’t react. She didn’t back away, flinch, or even blink. No, Sofia Selinofoto was not affected by his words. She was strong as steel, beautiful as a blade. He was disappointed, however, that the arousal he detected earlier no longer tinged her delicious scent.
“Mr. Anderson?”
They both turned toward the source of the voice. Reyes had appeared behind them and looked at them with his intense eyes. “I’m sorry it took me longer to check on that other matter.” His gaze flickered at Sofia. “Is everything all right, sir?”
Even a perceived threat to Lucas could set him off and Sofia wouldn’t be a match for the Lycan’s strength and speed. “It’s fine, Reyes.” He looked back at Sofia. “The detective was just leaving.”
Her slate gray gaze intensified at the dismissal, but she didn’t say anything. She pivoted on her heel and walked away, heading straight to her vehicle. Whether it was on purpose or not, she moved with a sensuality he had never seen in other women. Even dressed in a shapeless blouse and slacks that did nothing to flatter her body, he couldn’t stop looking at her. It wasn’t until she drove off that he turned to Reyes. “Let’s go back to the townhouse.”
“Yes, sir.”
He slid into the back seat of the town car, sinking into the soft, buttery leather seats. As the car drove through the streets of Manhattan, he found himself thinking of that name he hadn’t heard in a long time.
Kevin Hall.
So, the detective had looked into his past. Grant Anderson had used all his powers and cashed in every
