"What?"

I knew he wasn't really talking to me, but I had responded before I could control my tongue.

His breathtaking narrowed eyes revealed a hint of rebelliousness. "It's time to punish those that have bullied you."

I chuckled lightly. "Really?"

"I'm not joking.'"

Derek shrugged and leaned back against the headrest, his eyelashes lowering to conceal all his emotions. "You've always been officially part of the Collins family. Even before Lia went missing, you ...