“Rion?” I ask tentatively, trailing a step closer. Kai immediately tightens his hold on my hand, keeping me in place. “Rion.” The man snorts dismissively. “Only my mother, family, friends, and strangers call me that. Please, refer to me as Mr. Scruffles.” “Shifter scum...” I hear Kai mumble beneath his breath. “That’s Mr. Shifter Scum to you,” Rion retorts.
