chapter 27

Andrei I wake to the sound of people whispering and banging around. Sitting up in bed, I notice someone has closed our bedroom door. Looking down at Jonah and Sage, they are both sleeping peacefully, and I carefully climb out of bed to not wake them as I leave to find out who is in the packhouse and who has closed our door. I know it must be pack members or my father because I would have woken to the feeling of trespassers on my territory. Pulling a tank top on, I open the door carefully, closing it behind me to find Zane, Malik, Casen, Vince, and my father in the surveillance room. Rubbing a hand down my face, I walk over to the room to see my father stand up with a box in his hands. The room is bare, and all equipment is being removed. He nearly jumps out of his skin, touching Zane’s shoulder, not realizing I am behind him. His arms flail about as I startle him. Casen laughs, mimicking his flailing hands and the noise that leaves him poking fun and laughing at Zane. I chuckle as Zane