Chapter 362

I sighed.

"Bjorn..."

"Pleaaase?" I looked at Sebastian. Bjorn had been so happy and well- behaved lately; he had even come to me first and apologized for shouting at the festival.

It was hard for me to say no, especially when he was showing interest in my work Sebastian shrugged.

"It's up to you, but I think it could be a good opportunity for him to learn more about your job."

I decided that Sebastian was right.

Despite my better judgment, I allowed Bjorn to come.

He jumped up from his chair upon hearing the news and raced out of the room, hollering with excitement like I'd just told him we were going to the circus.

Aldric's pack was bigger than I'd expected. The grounds were large and well-kept, the main building an impressive longhouse that spread outward rather than up, surrounded by gardens that were clearly well-tended.

cars parked along the gravel driveway when Sebastian pulled in, and a handful of people were moving around near the entrance. Bjorn pressed his face against the car

kids here than

immediately," I said. He pulled his face away from

at least five minutes."

"Ten."

"Seven."

with a short laugh. Thankfully, I didn't spot Gideon's car. I took

the building and shook hands all around, clapping Bjorn on the shoulder. Bjorn puffed his

that way, but I supposed that was what it felt like

the background. It felt somewhat informal. Aldric left us to mingle while we waited for the main event to begin. Bjorn ran off to greet some of the other kids nearby. I watched him go, then tuned, scanning the room. My throat knotted when I saw Alpha Matthew, Fiona's father, standing a

audible sound of disgust and turned

"Something on my face?"

nodded my head toward Matthew. Sebastian's brow arched.

Matthew? Something wrong with him?"

scolded, grabbing

don't know, do you?" He

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