Chapter 63

ARIANNA’S POV

“It’s not just the finances. They have been acting paranoid since people started leaving. I guess old age would do that to you.”

“Ciara, our parents are not that old.” I responded to her. She had her eyes closed as they filed at her toes. She seemed to be having a good time.

“If you say so.”

That didn’t sound like the words of a favorite child. She didn’t care about me but I always assumed she cared about our parents.

“Well, as long as nobody is sick, then they will be fine.” I said watching to see if she reacts.

“What do you mean?” Her eyes were open now. I had her attention.

“Well, I heard a few people were sick. I was just making sure mom and dad were okay.” I said calmly.

She sat up now. “People fall sick all the time. Then we get better. It’s nothing to worry about.”

“Sure. I was just checking.”

“I wonder what they would say knowing you went and got yourself another Alpha.” Ciara said as she leaned back in her chair.

“Arianna, pick a color.” I loo