44. The portrait

“I need to speak with Henry.” I blurt out.

“Hm.” Stephanie stops what she is doing and stares at me and then the picture.

“Is something wrong with the picture, Isabel?” Stephanie asks me.

“Is there any more of this pictures of the alpha and his family?” I ask instead.

“No, this is the only one left and that is why it is in Jared’s care. He cherishes them like he cherishes his parents. But why the suddenly change in your expression? Is something wrong with the picture?”

I shake my head, it is unwise to reveal this to anyone until I have gathered enough evidence that my assumptions are true. I can not even trust Stephanie too because she might add to my problems , she might find a way bubble her mouth and spill the truth to someone else. I don’t want that to be my experience and then I’ll have to end up like I’ve been joking around with peoples feelings.

“It is nothing. I just miss talking with Henry that’s all. I will make sure that I speak with him when he comes for the memorial.” I s