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.

my chest. “Briana will show your room to

pocket and the awkwardness between us grew a nigh high. I didn’t know why he was so

of stairs as Nate lugged my luggage upstairs. When 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

sat down. “Astrid,” she said softly. “I hope you like it here. Dad may not come across as the friendliest

“You

has also enrolled you in

was surprised because I didn’t

the bedpost behind his sister. “Officer Hana called us. She wants you to stay here for three to

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Chapter 120

shook my head.

to us and dad showed them to Principal Henson. Girl, you are on a roll. To get a 3.9 GPAT That’s brilliant Principal Henson was more than ready to take you in. He

student in my class and

a Sunday tomorrow, we’ll show you the town, but you can start classes on

said. “She must be hungry.” He looked at me. “Did you have anything

1 saw. “I have a question. Do

people sighting them occasionally, but nothing serious. The wolves

saw a massive black wolf!” I

Tell us all

shouted for them from the

m n!” Briana got up. “We will wait for you downstairs. Tell us everything

dinner went rather quietly, with

you show our town to Astrid tomorrow?” Bree said to

replied, winking at me, and

dinner, Bree came to my room with a

course.” I took the coffee from her and

on the

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