Chapter 156. Closer to Them

By the side, Rhiannon leaned over a rock with a warm smile on her lips

“What’s this?” Elijah asked.

Naina stepped forward, “A dinner, for you and us. We thought we’d celebrate your return. It’s nothing much, and it’s too much to take in, but we know you’re telling the truth. Our wolves testify, so please, join us,”

He stared at every face again, not knowing what to say.

“Come on, Alpha,” Kaden added, “Don’t just stand there. Step into it!”

Elijah sat there stiffly at first, watching everyone at first. Rhiannon sat across from him, and people flooded her a lot more than him. She so easily melted into the crowd, and everyone kept smiling whenever they spoke to her.

Elijah wondered when the day would come that he would fit in properly without having to feel this awkward.

Just then, a little boy stumbled close to him, his plate filled to the brim with bread.

Elijah couldn’t help but laugh, “Careful there, pup. You’ll split in half before y