Chapter 7

The inside of the house was very simple compared to the beauty of the courtyard and the driveway. The simple furnishing gave the whole house a welcoming feel. Rena and Layla shared a room while the three men were given another. It didn't take a long time for them to settle and pick a bed that they want. Once it was done, they all meet in the kitchen for some late breakfast.

There was plenty of food but with the somber atmosphere, Rena was having a hard time eating properly. Situated beside her was Rooka, who was on his fifth plate of food. Then she remembered, that they are werewolves and could eat a whole horse given the circumstances. If Meg was puzzled by her guests' eating habits she was not saying anything.

She was looking at her waffle when a fork appeared in front of her with some sliced waffles. Startled, she looked at the cutlery and unconsciously opened her mouth to eat the offered food. She looked at Rooka, who was busy talking and eating. Without pausing on whatever they were discussing, he took her still full plate and transferred its content to his. Fascinated, she watched as he cut the food into bite-size pieces and drizzled it with some maple syrup. When he was happy with his work, he carefully pierced some, thinking that he will be eating, she wasn't expecting him to look at her and gave started to feed her.

"I can eat, Rooka," she said.

"Aha, I know, but that food has been sitting on that plate. You are not eating it", he said giving the cutlery a little wave. "Are you going to eat this or should I drag you onto my lap so I can feed you properly?"

The table was suddenly quiet, all eyes were on the pair. Glaring at him, she opened her mouth and let him feed her. "Good girl."

"I am not a good girl," she said between chewing the food. He just nodded and continued to feed her. It wasn't long before the plate was empty, and he was absently giving her his mug of coffee. She grimaced, his coffee was sugarless and it was so bitter to her taste buds. She was reaching for a glass of water when Megan set a glass of ice coffee in front of her. "Oh, thanks, bhe."

Rooka raised his eyebrow, as he watched Rena enjoy the cold drink. There was a happy glow each time she drank the cold brew.

Take a picture, Rooka, it will last longer, Wayne said on their private mind link.

I will keep that in mind next time, he said. Have you talked to Wena?

Our sister is hard to contact. You know that better than anyone else.

Yes, but she did leave you her number, so I guess it means you get to call her anytime.

She did, but I'm not rude, he paused and followed Megan as he started collecting the empty plates. You can just tell mom that you have her, why go on the roundabout way?

Alpha Mackenzie made a lot of effort to hide Serena from me, and I want to know why.

The letter might have the answer, aren't you going to give it to her?

He was already reaching for his back pocket when he nodded. "Serena," he called her. " Your father left a letter. My father has been holding on to it. Before you ask, I do not know."

She accepted the letter and looked at it with such pain and tenderness. Serena closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you."

"We better get some sleep," Kaz said. "There are still some things that we need to do. And we haven't slept ever since we left Egypt." The twins nodded in agreement. They stood up and began gathering the dishes they used to help Meg, but she waved them off. Saying it is her job as the innkeeper to take care of the guest.

One by one, Rooka's pack members went to their respective rooms, leaving Meg, him, and Rena. He was weary. Between the news and the travel, he felt like he can sleep the whole day, but somehow a part of him is reluctant to leave Serena alone. He can feel her every emotion, and all he wants is to hold her close and share her pain. But he can't. Not yet.

"I'm going to sleep, " he finally said. "Aren't you coming?" He asked Rena.

"Later. I'm not sleepy yet. I think the cold brew woke me up." She was running her thumb on the opening of the envelope. And there was a slight hitched to her voice too. "I won't be alone, Rooka, they are with me. I will just be at the nipa hut outside." They mean the Sparks.

He reluctantly nodded and went to the room he shared with Kaz and Wayne. Both men were sleeping. A trait he never could have. He laid down on the bed and closed his eyes. His mind was filled with questions. One thing was certain though, the Were nation was hiding something, and it involves her, Serena. I won't lose you again my minx, it was his final thought as he slowly drifted to sleep.