Ellis dragged his feet towards the dining table, watching his aunt and uncle straighten up. What could they possibly want to say to him? The Alpha tried to keep a weak smile on his face, taking a seat in front of them.
"Good evening, Aunt Claire." He barely managed a nod in his uncle's direction; feet pushed harshly against the floor. Ellis noticed his beta sisters from the corner of his eyes, engaged in their conversation. He was glad that for that, not wanting for the innocent pups to know about the tension between the family members.
A warm touch of a hand on his arm jolted him back to reality, tearing his eyes away to settle on Claire. She flashed him a tight-lipped smile, eyes softening. "I am glad that you are staying with us, Ellis."
He cleared his throat. "We will go back to t
