  John turned to face Jimmy, completely ignoring Nick, which only ratcheted Nick’s anger higher. “I’m not risking my son’s life on what-ifs and maybes,” John growled. “You know I love Todd, and I wouldn’t jeopardize him for anything.” Nick couldn’t take it anymore. Nick pushed past Jimmy, grabbed John’s arm, and turned the man, forcing John to face him. Hating how his voice cracked, he said, “He’s my mate, my whole world and all I have.” Jerking away, John glared, snarling out, “Get your hands off me. Todd is my son, my flesh and blood, my family. As far as I’m concerned, you’re the reason he’s in this mess. Now be a good little slave, go to the corner, sit on your knees, and shut the fuck up.” Nick was suddenly so close to John they were practically nose to nose. Arms down, fists clenched at his hips to keep from punching John, Nick spoke in a low, dangerous voice, enunciating every word so there was no misunderstanding. “I kneel only to my master. And you are not him.” “This is getting us—” Witze began, but his words were drowned out by John’s. Drawing his arm back to strike, John snarled, “You insolent little…” Nick braced for the blow, willing to take it and ready to strike back. He met John’s angry glare with one of his own, refusing to back down. Jimmy shoved between them, forcing them each to take a step back. “John, stop being an ass!” He pointed to Nick while facing John. “Your son loves this kid, more than anything, and if you force him to choose between you and Nick? You will lose. Nick is his family.” Jimmy gave John another shove, pushing the man back farther before he turned on Nick. “And you! I asked John here to help. We need help, and he’s the only one we can trust right now, so stow it, suck it up, and deal. For your mate.” Nick grumbled, “Yes, sir.” John snorted, “Fine.”   
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