Chapter 56

Delaney

An hour later, after freshening up and cooling down, I finally went downstairs. For some reason I wasn't hungry, even though werewolves had big appetites. It was like after the spell I just became full, and I couldn't explain why.

"I'm telling you, only Delaney can make the alpha kings brood like that." I walked in on Nyra talking to Elias, Maribel, and someone I wasn't expecting to see...Carter.

"I noticed yesterday that there was trouble in paradise," Maribel responded in the same words she had used before the spell, adding a chuckle.

"You know what I think?" Carter said, smirking. Elias's back was facing me, so I couldn't see his expression, but I was sure he was glaring at Carter. The tension in that kitchen, despite the teasing, was almost palpable.

"I think you should a