AARON Derek, Allen and Oreilia were waiting outside to drive off in an hour behind my brothers. My baby was so worried he was wringing his hands and biting his lip. I had to de-stress him. “How about me, you, Lucian and Mandy watch a movie?” I asked him. “Moulin Rouge?” “I don’t wanna watch a sappy love story where someone dies right now,” he said. “Fair enough,” I said. Awkward. “Come on, it’s lunchtime. Let’s get something in you then we can play board games.” He nodded without thinking, the concern still rampant on his face. We all went to the kitchen where Mandy made sandwiches. Charlotte came downstairs and we sat on the patio. “You know, the alphas can handle themselves,” said Mandy in the silence. “The Blue Moon Alphas are feared even by witches and vampires.” Parker nodd

