Chapter 123: Antics

Alexandra could only reply, "Damn."

She was, quite literally, speechless. Her thoughts raced as she considered the implications. Maybe it's not a good idea to mess with these kids until we've gotten close enough.

Just then, Dean said something that made Alexandra forget all about her earlier plans of forcing the boys to call her "Aunt." He said, "Oh shit, I guess you really are an aunt. I forgot about Zein and Zia."

Alexandra's gaze sharpened immediately. She asked, "What babies?"

Dean hesitated, unsure how to explain the connection between the babies and Alexandra. After a moment's thought, he gave up and replied, "It's complicated, so don't ask me how. But the boys' step-siblings were recently born. They also carry the old man's bloodline. It's quite pure, just a little less so than yours."

Alexandra's confusion deepened. She managed to ask, "What?"