87 : Late Night Texts

VERENA

“Did you forget we have a guest cottage? They won’t be harmed there. Also, you said you have that water to purify the house, right? So what’s there to worry about? I’ll make all the arrangements to make sure they are safe.”

My muscles relax. Dad always keeps his word, so I have nothing to worry about.

I look at the twins. “Yes, please stay. I’d like to show you around the pack,” I plead.

“Man, I can’t refuse a request made by the Luna,” Drake says in a frustrated voice, and Dory smiles.

I take them to the Guest Cottage that’s not very far from the main building and has a swimming pool. As Dad promised, everything is arranged for them, including the clothes and daily necessities they need since they haven’t brought any luggage.

I spend some time exchanging light conversations with them, and once I make sure they are comfortable, I head back to the mansion.

I walk inside Ezra’s room and find him sleeping. My heart clenches. I fed him dinner before I had mine, and the poor thing c