Chapter 82

The ride back to the house was longer than usual.

Or was I the one distracted by my loud thoughts that rang in my ears?

The driver pulled into the driveway and I opened the car door so he didn't have to.

“Thank you,” I muttered when I came out and he nodded.

I took a few steps before halting in my tracks and turning to him.

“Can you please keep the little….detour between us?” I asked.

He nodded once and I sent him a stiff smile before going into the house.

“Where have you been?” Hilda asked with a loud shriek as soon as I entered the house and I couldn't help but smile back at her.

“Out,” I shrugged.

“The Alpha let you?” She asked, surprise written all over her features.

“How are you?” I asked, avoiding her question.

“I made breakfast. Are you hungry?” She asked but was already pulling me towards the kitchen.

“No, no, I'm…” I started to protest because all I wanted was to lay down on my bed and curl up in a ball but my body betrayed me and my stomach growled loudly.

She gave me a poi