Chapter 648

Esther had said hello to her father in the same monotonous tone that Avi always seemed to use, and Scott refrained from saying anything more than he had to. When Michael began placing food on the table for dinner, Esther stepped out of the room to call her Alpha and inform her that she was okay. Avi pointed to the seat beside him for Scott to sit, and Scott obeyed wordlessly. After Avi sat down, he spoke loudly. "Did you need any help in the kitchen?" Michael came back, and shook his head. "I know what I'm doing." "I know, but--" Avi shook his head once. "Nevermind." Scott couldn't help but marvel at the similarities in Michael and Avi's phrasing. When Esther walked back into the room, she refused to make eye contact, before slowly sinking down to her knees beside Michael's seat at the table. Michael then came back into the room, and took his seat as if Esther didn't even exist. Scott watched on with wide eyes, not used to the treatment. Avi's eyes were locked on his siste