Chapter 42: OLD MAN

Edeline She glanced down at the ground, her face a mix of unease and sadness. “Hey, just wanted to let you know that we’re all gathering for dinner tonight. Tatiana and Percival will be there too.” She met my gaze, her eyes soft but serious. “You and Nixx should sit at a distance from them. Hey, here are Alpha William’s orders. He’s going to bring up a few things over dinner. We got word from Tatiana’s old man, the Alpha up north. Later on, he’s interested in having a get-together with our family. Hey, just wanted to give you a heads-up about something. It might not be the best news, but I thought it would be better to let you know in advance so you can be prepared.” I could see a hint of sympathy and remorse in her gaze as she spoke. My stomach twisted in knots. Uh oh, this doesn’t seem good. I just stood there, staring at her with a blank expression while she offered me a small, apologetic smile before lowering her head and gently closing the door behind her. What could Alpha William