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"Good luck to the restaurant."
"So during the time you were away, you found out your biological father is Magneto?" Alex Ray feigned surprise, looking at Wanda as if hearing the news for the first time.
In truth, Alex already knew that Wanda's biological father was Erik Lehnsherr, known as Magneto. He also had a strong suspicion that Aurora might be Magneto's daughter as well. The man was, in Alex's opinion, absolute scum.
Wanda gave a silent nod.
Alex's expression darkened slightly. "So you know Wanda is your daughter, but you don't know I'm the one who saved her? Do I look like someone you can just push around? Why don't you back off and follow me inside my restaurant?"
He honestly questioned whether Magneto was mentally unstable. Sure, he might have had reasons to come, but to attack himâWanda's rescuerâunprovoked? Alex had assumed only the strongest gangs could afford to bring in someone like Magneto.
Despite everything, Alex considered himself a pretty chill guy. Anyone else might have already taken Magneto's head off for less. And yet the man shamelessly followed him inside like it was no big deal.
Magneto, clearly irritated, replied, "Wanda is my daughter. She refuses to return to the Brotherhood of Mutants with me. She claims she only wants to go back to Hell's Kitchenâto you. So I came to see whether you're really capable of protecting her."
He had only recently discovered that he had a daughter and a son, both powerful mutants. Naturally, he wanted them to join him, to fight for mutantkind. But instead, his daughter refused to even acknowledge him, preferring to return to Hell's Kitchen and stay by the side of her so-called saviorâAlex Ray.
Magneto was here to figure out what power Alex possessed that could make Wanda reject her bloodline.
Alex gave a dismissive wave toward the door. "Well, now you've seen my strength. Time to leave."
When Magneto ignored him, closing his eyes and pretending not to hear, Alex's irritation spiked.
Beside him, Nightcrawlerâthis version a female mutant often referred to as Nightgirlâquickly stepped in. "Our leader just wants to speak with Pietro." Her tone carried a note of urgency.
Alex turned his gaze to Wanda. Their eyes locked, silent conversation passing between them.
Wanda nodded, reluctantly, a flicker of apology in her expression.
"Pietro deserves to know who his biological father is," she said. "Let them talk. If Magneto doesn't leave after that, you won't have to do anything. I'll drive them out myself."
Her voice was calm, but her intent was clear.
Alex's mood softened slightly. He understood her reasoning. As much as he disliked Magneto, he couldn't deny Pietro the chance to at least meet the man. Killing someone you hadn't even metâthat wasn't Pietro's way. He'd give them both a chance.
He was confident Pietro saw him, and Wanda, as his true family. There would be no betrayal. But if Magneto tried anythingâhe'd go through Alex first.
With that, Alex walked to the sofa deep in the restaurant and sat down. He would allow Magneto and the others to stayâfor nowâbut he wasn't going to make conversation.
Wanda, clearly not in the mood to deal with Magneto either, quietly made tea for Alex. The air turned awkward and heavy with tension.
After a short while, Pietro returned, accompanied by John Wick.
Still lounging on the couch, Alex asked, "Where's Deadpool? Didn't he come back with you?"
John sighed. "He took his dog and went looking for more members of the Hand. Figured he could score some cash."
He added that the immediate danger had been handled, and that he and Marcus were heading upstairs.
Pietro immediately lit up when he saw his sister. "You're back! Why were you gone so long this time?"
Wanda embraced him and subtly motioned for him to look around.
That's when Pietro noticed Magneto and the two unfamiliar figures nearby.
Pietro frowned, puzzled, and spread his arms. "Who are they?"
Nightgirl stood and extended a hand to him. "Hello, Pietro. I'm with the Brotherhood of Mutants."
Then she turned to Magneto. "This is Magneto, our leader. He's your biological father."
Pietro's eyes widened. The words hit him like a truck.
He glanced from Magneto to Wanda, hopingâdesperatelyâthat this was some kind of joke. But Wanda gave him a slow, solemn nod.
"No. No way. My parents died a long time ago," Pietro said, voice firm with disbelief.
Magneto stepped forward. "My son⊠I am your father. I'm sorry it took me so long to find you. I failed you."
Pietro stared at him like he was a stranger. His mind raced, thoughts tangled and panicked. The revelation was too sudden, too raw.
"In my heart, my biological parents are already dead," Pietro said. "My only family is Wandaâand Alex Ray."
Magneto didn't back down. "If you want, you can come with meâback to the Brotherhood. You belong with your own kind. I can make up for the past."
Pietro clenched his fists. "I said I don't have a father! My home is here in Hell's Kitchen. I'm not going anywhere!"
He was about to vanish in a flash of speed when Alex suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm, stopping him cold.
Alex's eyes locked with Magneto's, his voice heavy with steel. "You've seen enough. Now leave. Pietro doesn't want you. Don't make me tell you again."
He stood up, stepping forward.
"Where were you when they needed you?" he demanded. "Where were you when their adoptive parents were killed in that bombing?"
His voice rose with every word.
"So don't come here acting like some long-lost father. If you don't get the hell out now, I won't just throw you outâI'll bury you."
"I spared your life out of respect for Wanda. But say one more word, and I'll show you exactly how little I care about the elderly."
"You think anyone who survives in Hell's Kitchen is a saint?"
That was his final warning.
Wanda stepped beside him, hands glowing with chaos magic. She was clearly choosing Alex over her father.
Magneto looked into Alex's eyes and saw something dangerous there. It wasn't a bluff. The man was dead serious.
And then Alex's phone rang.
He answered it. "What? Vanessa and her child were attacked by Madam Gao? They need backup?"
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