Chapter 81

Aiden’s POV

As we walked away from the main path and towards the garden bench, the afternoon rays hit Damon’s face. The Alpha raised his hand in the air, shielding from the bright glare from the sun. It also accentuated the lines of worry on his forehead and his mouth as he finally turned around. When I saw the Alphas at the doorstep, my face paled, more shocked at finding Zain along with Damon. Why was he here? What could he possibly want now?

Before I could ask any of those questions or ward them away, Rose entered the living room. There went my silly plan.

“Aiden?” My friend's voice yanked me out of my thoughts, almost making me squint as he sank the bench.

“Yeah, sorry. You were saying?” I cleared my throat awkwardly, eyes flittering back to the Alpha, who was now motioning towards the space next to him. My chest heaved with a loud exhale before I plopped down, pressing my legs together.

“I know you must be surprised by my sudden visit.