Page 80 of The Alpha's Seer
Probably not,I realize guiltily.I would have assumed he was drunk and seeing things.
“See?” Calix grins, reading my thoughts before dropping a kiss on my forehead. “Speaking of Leon, we need to find your brother.”
I nod and climb from the bed, tugging on the same clothes as yesterday before brushing my teeth in the bathroom. I join Calix, who is seated at the kitchen table, while my aunt fusses, pushing a cup of coffee towards me. Dark circles surround her eyes, and I sigh. Last night was heavy on all of us. I sip my coffee and glance at Calix, who’s munching on bacon and pancakes. He nods at me to eat.
As my aunt twists her hands, I select a few pancakes and douse them in maple syrup.
“Are you okay?” she asks me, her voice hoarse.
“I will be. I need to find Leon.”
My aunt nods and turns to stare out the kitchen window. “Have you checked your house?”
I shake my head. “Not yet.”
“Well, he said he had to work, so I’d check there and maybe the garage?” My aunt keeps glancing at Calix like she’s nervous.
“What’s wrong?” I demand, looking at Calix pointedly.
My aunt pales. “N-nothing.”
Calix lifts his gaze to hers, and a smile spreads over his lips. “She’s scared I’m going to hurt you.”
My aunt steps back. “I’m n-not.”
“Then why are you stuttering?” I interrupt. “Calix will never hurt me.”
My aunt swallows. “He’s an Alpha.” She bows her head, and I frown.
“So?”
My aunt tries to crack a smile, but it just looks broken. “I’ve not met a good one yet.”
Calix sighs and looks at me helplessly. “Tell her I’m nice.”
I snort, and my aunt blinks. “You’re an asshole.”
Calix gasps. “How dare you?”
I giggle as he squeezes my thigh and look at my aunt. “He’s a teddy bear, honestly.”
My aunt says nothing in response to that.
“Don’t be scared,” I encourage gently. “We’ll head out now. Thank you for having us, and for breakfast.”
I dab at my mouth with a napkin she pushes towards me.
Calix studies her. “You know, if you ever want to rejoin a pack, you will always be welcome with us.”
My aunt's cheeks flush. “Thank you. Be safe, Blair,” she adds, reaching out to hug me.
I’m still not sure how I feel about what she hid from me,but she’s not the only one. Leon knew werewolves existed. Did he put two and two together? Did he realize wolves had attacked our parents?
A lump forms in my throat.
My poor parents. My dad probably didn’t even know what was happening.
“Hey.” Calix laces his fingers through mine. “Let’s find your brother.”
