CHAPTER 30

 *ALONSO

Leaving Lance's quarters, I had gone to the mansion meaning to confront my brother concerning his latest fascinations with Danika. When I got to the mansion, I went straight to the poolside which I know is his favorite around the house.

I haven't seen my mother since the dinner, and pray not to see her anytime soon. I would not want to heed another of her selfish instructions, particularly now that her favorite son was around.

"Brother?" came Alfred in that very solemn irritating voice of his that won't stop aggravating me since we were teenagers. I had thought, simply nursed a little hope that being away would help change him. I should have known better.

"What are you up to?" I went straight to the point.

He raised the reflector that was perched in his hand at me, "As you can see, I am just here having my respite. Care to join me?" he flipped his similar brown curls off his face, his blue eyes pinning on me.