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.He would fight, Driven Alpha 87but only with his words.Unlike his father, Brandon wouldn t use thethreat of violence to get his way.Alexander stared directly into Brandon s eyes, ignoring Derekcompletely. Come along, Brandon. As if seeing his father for the first time, or perhaps seeing himclearly for the first time, Brandon realized something he d never seenbefore.That his own son was petrified of him was a tragedy, but whatmade it revolting was the pleasure Alexander took in Brandon sdread. You enjoy terrorizing me. Appalled by the epiphany, Brandoncould only shake his head.Alexander s pale gray eyes narrowed as he leveled them onBrandon. Come along, Brandon. He delivered the words moreforcefully this time, as if Brandon hadn t obeyed because he simplyhadn t heard him. I m not going with you. Flashing a bored smile, Alexander said, The more you delay me,the greater your punishment. It was as if Alexander were blamingBrandon for the physical abuse he would dole out later when no onewas watching. Nothing on this planet could make me get into that car withyou. Brandon settled his stance.Quite suddenly his father shrank inhis eyes.Seeing him in the harsh light of day, Brandon realized hewasn t the stomping ogre from his youth anymore.He was a middle-aged man with a narcissistic streak that enabled him to commitatrocities without batting an eye.Alexander lived to feed his ownpathetic ego.And all his life Brandon had inadvertently helped.Butnot anymore. I m not a scrawny teenager you can beat with impunity. Brandon took a step toward his father. I m big enough to hit back. For a split second Alexander s eyes widened, revealing his fear,but the mask slammed back over his features. I have no intention ofstriking you, Brandon.You will obey me and get in the car. 88 Anitra Lynn McLeod Are you deaf? Derek stepped forward so he was even withBrandon.He gave his hand a squeeze before letting go. He alreadytold you no. Clearly unaccustomed to being told no by anyone, least of all hisson, Alexander visibly bristled.After a deep breath, he smiled coldlyand leveled his ruthless gaze on Derek. My son might have spread his legs like a woman and let youbreed him like a dog, but he s still my son.Brandon is going to get inthat car and go back to Boston where he ll be taught how to benormal.I don t care if I have to send him to every homosexualreconditioning operation I can find.I don t care if they, in turn,employ torture devices to correct his behavior.He ll learn.And he llnever disobey me again. Brandon was incredulous that anyone, let alone his own father,could be so coldly indifferent to another human being, especially hisown son.Alexander spoke about Brandon as if he were a defectivemachine that he was determined to fix and not his only child. Christ almighty, you really are a total crack cactus, aren t you? Derek looked ready to punch Alexander for simply existing. It s notso much that you want to fix Brandon because you think there sanything wrong with him.It s that you want to fix him so he won treflect badly on you.It s not about him.It s all about you. Derekpointed an accusatory finger at Alexander. You don t care two shitsabout your son as a person.You just want to force Brandon to fit yourimage of what you think your son should be like. Alexander didn t flicker so much as an eyelash. That is preciselywhat this is about.Brandon has obligations to his family.Unlike you,Brandon is part of a legacy, one that isn t going to be truncatedbecause he d rather take it like a woman than give it like a man. Brandon thought Derek s brows would just about shoot right offthe top of his head while his jaw fell on the snow-covered ground.Having been subjected to his father s abusive tongue before, Brandonwasn t surprised at anything his father said, but Derek had never Driven Alpha 89encountered such heartlessness.Before Derek could sputter out hisindignant shock, Brandon decided that he would not stoop to hisfather s level.He might not have a lot to his name right now, butBrandon had his pride.Moreover, he had class. I don t want the legacy or anything that goes with it. The onlyway he d wear that ring was if someone placed it on his cold, deadhand. You ll be singing a different tune when the money dries up. Hisfather s brows rose high. Despite your defiance, you are a pamperedchild who doesn t have the first clue about how much things cost. As true as that might be, I ll learn.Keep your money.I d ratherhave peace than riches any day.And I m going to love who I want tolove without worrying if you like my choice or not. Defiantly,Brandon linked his arm with Derek s
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