Chapter 120

Astrid POV

The experience left me rattled. Feeling a thousand shades of scared, I stopped only in the driveway of my uncle’s house. It was a nice cottage with a wrapped around porch and lots of greenery surrounding it. The light of the porch was ori, its warm glow falling on the lone swing a carefully crafted plants.

Somehow, I couldn’t stop the feeling of being watched all the time. My mind was into an overdrive of emotions. What if the wolf was watching me with its pack and would attack me any time?

I pounded on the white door, waiting impatiently for them to open. Hurried footsteps across the wooden floor sounded from the other side. When the door opened, I found myself looking at a pair of matching green eyes but dark hair. Nate and Briana..

They both grinned. “Heyyy!” Briana squealed and launched herself at me. “We’ve been waiting for you, girl!” She hugged me tightly, giving me Daisy-like

vibes

My gaze went to Nate, who was also grinning. When Briana left me, Nate also hugged me. Though I felt awkward at such a warm welcome, it was a lovely change. I felt like there was a family that liked me, and G o d knew how much I needed this alter mom and dad died.

*Hi!” I breathed, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear, holding my tears back.

My uncle and aunt came over as Briana tugged me inside the house and went outside to get my luggage.

Fred had a strong resemblance to my mom-same strawberry blond hair and green eyes. His wife, Bres, had dark hair with dark eyes on an angelic face.

While Fred stayed behind like his reserved sell, it was Bree who wrapped me in her warm embrace. “How are you?” she murmured kindly.

about your mom and dad. The moment I heard about your parents, I insisted

My throat bobbed as I managed to nod. Bree removed herself. “I’m so sorry about your to Fred that you come and stay with us.”

“Thanks for having me,” I said with gratitude.

all, love,” she said, immediately making warmth flooding in my chest. “Briana will show your room to you. Freshen up and come. We’re waiting

at Fred. He had his hands in his pocket and the awkwardness between us grew a nigh high. I didn’t know why he was so

we reached the landing, she veered left and opened an oak door, revealing a small and cozy room. There was a single bed with a running carpet on one side. A cupboard was on the left with a door to the bathroom. “You can put your clothes

scanned my room and Nate placed my luggage in the corner, Briana came to me and held my hand. She bugged me to the bed, and we sat down. “Astrid,” she said softly. “I hope you like it here. Dad may not come across as the friendliest person, but

my lips. “You all are very

you. Dad has

surprised because I

Hana called us. She wants you to stay here for three to four months Kander ils ont can be a

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Chapter 120

shook

on a roll. To get a 3.9

blushed. I was the top student in my class and had

it’s a Sunday tomorrow, we’ll show you the town,

said. “She must be hungry.” He

of the wolf 1 saw. “I have a question. Do you have many

people sighting them occasionally, but nothing serious. The wolves remain in the forest.

black wolf!”

us all about it,” Nate

for them from the

wait for

taking a good bath. The dinner went rather quietly, with Bree trying to load my plate with more food than required. Fred was,

show our town to Astrid tomorrow?” Bree

Nate replied, winking at

room with a hot cup of coffee. “Astrid, can

the coffee from

on the

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