Chapter 61

“Of course. I should have realized.”

I’d reveal the truth about her later, but for now…I helped him up the steps, opened the door, and closed out the chill of the night once we were all in the house. I came to a startled halt at the sight that greeted my eyes.

The Papas were bundling up to go out into the storm. Flanking them were the Siblings, including Arianne, and Cilla and St John, also dressed to go out.

“Thank God!” Pere exclaimed as he dragged me against him. In spite of his age, my ribs were in danger of bruising from the strength of his hug.

The little wolf shied back and ducked behind me, peeking cautiously around my leg. Da’ stayed at my side, but I had the feeling he wanted to hide behind me also.

“What are you doing out of bed?” I growled at my brother, “Why didn’t you stop Pere?”