_Avery's POV_
The next morning, I woke up to the sound of my parents quietly packing their things. My mom gently knocked on my door.
“Honey, we are leaving now. Your Aunt Claire isn’t feeling well, so we’ll be staying with her for a few days,” she whispered.
I sat up, rubbing my eyes. “Okay, Mom. Do you need any help?”
“No, sweetie. Just take care of yourself. Liam is here to keep you company. Call us if you need anything,” she said with a smile before closing the door.
I lay back down, staring at the ceiling. The house felt quieter now, too quiet. Liam and I were alone, and that made things…awkward. I still couldn’t stop thinking about the photograph. Who was the woman with Alpha Elias? And why did Liam have it?
A knock on my door pulled me out of my thoughts.
“Avery, you up?” Liam
