Ch. 22 Why Not You?

Elena

“Ah, Elena! I haven’t seen you since you were wee high.” Alma makes a motion toward the floor with her hand. “You’ve become a beautiful young woman. You look just like your mother.”

“Thank you, Alma.” I kiss her on both cheeks and take the seat across the table from her.

Mom serves her tea then sits beside me. Mason is leaning against the sink, sipping his coffee. We’re all the picture of calm, behaving for all the world like my mother didn’t just catch me naked with his head between my legs. But inside, it’s awkward as hell.

“No reason to be embarrassed, child. We’re all adults and we all know what happens between mates.” Alma winks at me before turning her attention to my mother. “Isn’t that right, Luna?”

Mom makes a choking sound and my head snaps to her. She gives me a little shrug but her face is bright red. I have a strong suspicion I don’t want to know what she and my dads got caught doing so I change the topic quick smart.

“So, mom said you were here to see me. Is