#Chapter 141 Unraveling the Past

Theodore’s POV When I looked up, there was a literal crowd huddled around the car. All my senses went on alert and the hair stood up on my arms. “Doher,” Violet chuckled beside me. “Look at their smiles. They’re here to welcome us, not attack us.” She nudged my elbow with hers. “Not everyone’s family is trying to kill them.” I let out a half-laugh. The truth in her words was painful but fair – and funny in a twisted sort of way. “Sorry, I’m not sure why I got so protective all of a sudden.” Violet unbuckled her seatbelt. “Maybe the baby is affecting you, too.” I smiled at my mate, then ran a hand down my face. Looking out the windshield again, we both smiled and waved at the couple dozen people waiting impatiently for us to exit the vehicle. When we finally did, Bennett held my door open for me. I was relieved to see a familiar face. I wrapped him in a warm embrace that seemed to surprise him, though he quickly returned the motion. “When you told me you were Violet’s