Chapter 160

Jeremy used his thumb to rub circles on my lower back in attempt to soothe me. "Don't worry about him. He just looks scary" Jeremy whispered in my hea. He guided me over to the table, keeping his hand on my back. "Alicia. This is Phoenix, the Alpha of the Red Eyed Pack" What the hell? There's a pack of red-eyed people. "I would shake your hand, but..." Phoenix said, trailing off. He was an older man, maybe in his thirties. But because of Riley, he was holding a bunch of toys. There were two small cars in his right hand and a stuffed animal in the other hand. RIley had her own stuffed animals, acting as if they were interacting with one another. "It's nice to meet you" I told him, with a small laugh. Unlike most of the times I have said it tonight, my statement was actually true. "Riley, sweetie. Isn't it past your bedtime?" I asked, leaning down to her level. She shook her head as a yawn escaped her lips. "I don't think your new friend would like it if you fel