Chapter 72

"Do you want me to ring the bell for you?" The Alpha asked as soon as we reached the doorstep, staring at the familiar mahogany door, a few inches in between them. He had an amused smiled on his face, oblivious to the situation and prying eyes that followed us to my old house.

After my sister ran away and I took her place, the entire packhouse must have been shocked. The news would have gotten out quickly because my old pack loved nothing more than gossip. They must be curious to see me with Aiden. In a way, it was beneficial to have the Alpha with me to believe us.

I did call my dad yesterday evening to inform him that Aiden will be joining us. The only reason I did that was to make sure that they were prepared for this unwanted surprise. He did not respond for quite some time before readily agreeing,

I fluttered my eyes close, trying to find the best way to reason with my husband, who thought of this as a friendly visit. My chest stung with how terrible