CHAPTER 192 TWO STEPS BACK.

Dominic "Sure, buddy," I drawled sarcastically, clearly calling him a bluff. "Darius, I need you to leave," Minerva stated, "right now." "And I need you to keep your mouth shut while I handle things here!" he retorted vehemently. I moved quickly, and she barely had time to try and restrain me. "Don't you dare use that tone with her again," I seethed. "Do you understand?" He sneered at me without a word. We were standing so close together that my instinctive bet on us exchanging blows grew exponentially. I saw Meredith slink closer to Minerva and grab her hand. "Let me know if you need me to try and subdue them," I heard her mumble. "When have you ever needed my permission to use your powers?" Minerva joked, but it came out flatter than she had probably intended it to. "This is much different because it's a serious conflict between two of the most important people in your life." I blinked rapidly and swallowed hard at the emotions I felt from Meredith's statement, just as Dari