Chapter 32. That Couldn’t Be You

Garrett stood on the grand balcony of his luxurious villa, his emotions in tumult as he watched Kelly and Lily talking in the garden. Lily seemed so happy speaking with his mother. He was pleased that she was having a wonderful time with her as he had no doubt his mother would be kind to Lily.

‘I told you we need to just challenge him,’ Berric said, still agitated by the conversation.

‘I do not want to lead his pack of unruly monsters. I don’t want to live like that,’ Garrett responded. His relationship with his father had always been strained, and the idea of being a part of the pack held little appeal for him now.

Kelly’s soft voice filled Garrett’s mind which immediately caused the muscles in his body to relax. ‘Garrett, my son. Are you spying?’ Kelly spoke softly, her voice tinged with amusement.

‘No, I’m just clearing my head,’ Garrett responded.

‘I am glad that your conversation with your father was mostly civil as your home hasn’t been burned dow