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.

at his hand on her arm, surprised by the contact. “Kids!” she called ahead. “We are going this way.” Olivia and 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 all the others. Serena wasn‘t surprised to see that. It had a long, private driveway up a slight hill, and Logan‘s house was at the peak of the hill. “I grew up in that house,” he said as they headed up the driveway. “It is nice that I never

an impressive house,” Serena said. “It‘s a little big for you not to have a family.” Logan sighed, shaking his head. “There‘s time for that,” he said. Serena nodded. So, the Alpha wasn‘t ready to settle down and have a family. He was great with kids, but he didn‘t want them yet. That definitely gave her enough reason not to tell him that Olivia

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, his face full of warmth and compassion. Serena let up her grip on Olivia‘s wrist. He was great with kids and compassionate towards his mother! As much as she hated to admit it, the more she learned about Logan, the more she was starting to like him. “I‘m alright,” Florence said. “I don‘t expect kids running through the house anymore. Least of all ones that look like you.” Serena swallowed as Florence turned motherly eyes on Logan. She hadn‘t considered how much her kids might look like Logan, especially

built–in bookshelf. 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

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