CHAPTER 68

“You are out of your absolute fucking mind,” Russel snapped, getting up from the table and slamming both hands on it. “There is no way in hell I’m letting Lola fight Drake in a Blood Challenge." Finley’s composure finally cracked. He got up too and shouted right back in Russel’s face. “You think I want this? I’ve spent her whole life trying to shield her. To protect her from Drake. And while I am grateful for what you’ve done thus far in keeping her safe, she is my daughter!” Finley roared. “No. She’s not,” Russel said. “You may have done what you did for her benefit, but you still gave her up. You have no claim on her.” “It’s a moot point, Russel!” Finley shouted back, clearly hurt by what he said. “You and I both know that once a Blood Challenge is issued, it cannot be rescinded or denied. She will have to fight.” “And if I don’t?” Lola asked, speaking up for the first time since reading the letter. She had a whole host of emotions slamming into her. A weird sort of relief knowi