Perry felt exhausted. The mood in the room had already been built up this much—if she dropped Richard's real identity now, it'd be way too jarring. There was a good chance it'd freak out all these overly concerned aunts and neighbors. Whatever. Let them think she brought home a not-so-successful but nice-looking werewolf. At least the looks checked out.
Richard didn't bother to explain much either. "I'm happy to learn. I'll get the hang of it."
The cousin-aunt and the neighbors, having snooped enough, figured that if someone as amazing as Perry only brought back a "driver," there was no need for the other village girls to feel pressured or insecure anymore. It actually made everyone feel oddly reassured.
Bryce chuckled. "Well, if no one's got anything else going on, stay for din
