Chapter 155

I crossed my legs and watched Gene and Zayn sip lemonade from the glasses that were brought by the male helper. I was very invested in Gene’s backstory. I wanted to know more. 

“You have not touched your lemonade, dear,” Gene pointed out and we both glanced at the tall glass that was filled with the yellowy-sugary drink. 

“Her teeth hurt when she drinks lemonade,” Zayn explained politely, and I smiled involuntarily. He placed his hand over mine on the couch and a warm feeling filled my chest. 

“Sorry,” I mouthed to Gene but she brushed me off lightly. 

“Oh, that’s alright. You should have told me.” She crossed her legs too. “Would you like me to send for water?” 

“No, it’s okay. Don’t trouble yourself.” I played with the tips of my hair. “You said that the Silver Moon pack has unspoken laws?” 

“Uh, yeah. Laws that have been passed down from generation to generation. It’s not written and posted somewhere but it’s in the heart