"Stay away from her," Colin said through clenched teeth.

"Oh ..." Dracon raised a hand nonchalantly. "So, I struck another nerve." Dracon stopped in front of Seth and stroked his cheek lightly, looking deeply into his eyes. Seth stiffened, but never wavered. "This boy is about the same age as your son would be, is he not?" Dracon's voice was casual. Seth's fists clenched by his side.

"Leave him alone." Colin took a step toward Dracon, but Bryce stopped him again, ...