Chapter 12: Seeing Ghosts

Oliver broke away from Serena as they turned down a new street, walking past several houses. He ran ahead with his sister, leaving Serena to walk beside Logan.

“I don‘t understand why you wouldn‘t tell me about the kids,” he said. Serena shrugged “We haven‘t known each other that long,” she reminded him with a chuckle. “I‘ve been completely on my own with them for so long. I‘m just used to things like that.” She felt like she was being just vague enough to keep the Alpha satisfied without prying deeper. “Understandable,” he said calmy. Serena watched her kids skipping along hand in hand. Every now and then, Oliver would pause and bend his knees. Serena thought he looked like he was doing a pee dance. She looked around, but all the shops and public buildings were behind them.

Oliver turned around and ran back to catch up with their mother. The Alpha lived down a dead–end street in the neighborhood, a house that was larger than almost

family.” Logan sighed, shaking his head. “There‘s time for that,” he said. Serena nodded. So, the Alpha wasn‘t ready to

running up to Serena when they reached the porch steps. He was dancing back and forth from foot to foot. “What is it, honey?” Serena asked. “I really gotta pee!” Oliver said, hopping up and down. “You can go inside,” Logan said, pointing to his house before Serene could say anything. “There is a bathroom under the stairs in the front hall.” Oliver ran off without even saying thank you! “Thank you,” Serena said to Logan. He smiled at her. “No worries,” he said. “As Alpha, I‘m prepared for anything.” He winked at her. Serena rolled her eyes. She seriously doubted he‘d say that if she ever told him the twins were his kids! From inside the house, a shrill scream echoed out through the door Oliver had left open. “Mom!” Logan said, urgently running into the house. Serena grabbed Olivia‘s hand and ran after him. A scream like that meant someone could be hurt! Logan‘s mother was still technically Luna of Night Sky pack. She would be until Logan took an official mate. She was important to the pack, and important to Logan. Serena hoped she wasn‘t injured or anything. They found Logan‘s mother, Luna Florence, standing in a doorway off the hall. She was clutching her chest, breathing hard, staring at Oliver. “I‘m sorry I scared the lady,” Oliver said before disappearing into the bathroom. He slammed the door behind him. Logan was at his mother‘s side, touching her shoulder for comfort. “Are you alright, mom?” he asked,

It was clear that the house had been occupied by the same family for generations. Not only was the décor bordering on antique, but there were pictures on the wall spanning from recent color photos to black and whites, and even painted portraits. “Here, take a look,” Flo said, pulling a photo album off the

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