C17 Charlie

His eyes flickered with sudden interest that burned as he stared back at me. I looked away, too drawn in to risk looking at him now. “I see,” he said quietly. “I take it you’re new to their group. Seems counter-intuitive to building a familial bond throwing you to the wolves.” Hips lips twitched. “Pardon the pun.”

“How do you know I’m new?” I asked.

“Because, darling, I would’ve remembered you