Chapter 45

Dante’s POV Rashaad rushed forward to assist Peach, helping her off the ground as I struggled to retrain Angel. Jasmine, Luis, and Jalen stood at the bottom of the stairs, their expressions a mixture of shock and amusement. But it was Jalen’s smirk that pissed me off the most. If I weren’t already dealing with this bullshit, I would have been tempted to wipe it off myself. As Angel’s body gradually relaxed in my arms, I released her, but kept her behind me in case she decided to attack again. “Angel, stop!” I demanded, my tone firm. “I told you nothing happened between us, this is fucking unnecessary!” Peach wiped the blood from her lips, her eyes flashing black. “I swear Dante if it weren’t for you, I would beat your mate’s ass!” she hissed. “Let’s go then!” Angel growled. Peach scoffed. “I am one of the strongest warriors here, you don’t even know how to fight!” “Try me, bitch!” Angel pushed against my chest, trying to get past me, but I didn’t budge. “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Rash