Chapter 49

Claire's POV Margaret wiped her hands on her apron, thinking about my question. "The Alpha has four family members," she said, setting down a glass of water. "His grandparents are gone. His parents travel a lot. And he has an older sister studying abroad." "A sister?" I looked up, surprised. "He never mentioned her." "She's been overseas for years now. Smart like him." "Does he see his family much?" Margaret's face tightened slightly. "Not really. The pack house is usually empty. He prefers staying closer to his businesses." "So there's tension?" She turned back to the dishes. "Not my place to say, Mrs. Watson." Which definitely meant yes. "But shouldn't the Alpha live at the pack house?" "Being Alpha isn't about where you live," she said firmly. "It's about leadership, protection, making tough calls. Alpha Lucius does things his way." Before I could ask more, she changed the subject. "You should rest now. Doctor's orders." I went upstairs to the guest room I'd been using since our fig