“Because of Maddox?” But then he shakes his head, guessing, “Because of Remy.” “He’s Wick’s brother. And the baby,” I say, resting my palm over the curve of her belly. “He’s his uncle.” There’s a stretch of silence, and I’m sure Lex is going to give me some lecture about how all families are complicated, and how it doesn’t have to mean we can’t all get along. Instead, he looks at me, his mouth set into a grim line, and quietly declares, “He’s a douchebag.” An abrupt laugh bursts from my chest that almost wakes her. The weariness I’ve been fighting off all day settles over me, and I yawn. “It’s
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