Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle (Silver and Elliot) novel Chapter 171

“Thanks,” I said, trying not to let my jealousy shine through. I didn’t like the thought of another man gaining the attention of my wife. But I also knew that I could trust Silver and I had to believe nothing was going on between the two of them.

I pulled her along with me, keeping my arm protectively around her body as we made our way inside. I wasn’t surprised that the first person to greet us was Mariah.

She rushed towards us, her eyes wide and never leaving Silver.

“Is it really you?” Mariah asked, hesitantly.

Silver grinned and held her arms open for Mariah who ran into them.

“Thank the Goddess,” she breathed. “I was so worried about you.”

“I’m okay now,” she assured her. “I’m home.”

Home.

I loved the sound of that word on her lips; I knew she wasn’t just talking about the palace. She was talking about me as well. I was her home. The crown pack was her home. The friends she’d made were now her home.

“She’s had a long day. She needs to recover. I’m going to bring her to our room,” I told Mariah, who stepped back upon hearing my words.

“Of course. I’ll make your favorite soup and have a maid bring it up to you later,” Mariah told Silver.

“Thank you,” Silver said politely.

The girls hugged before Silver went with me up the stairs and into our bedroom. As soon as the door was shut, Silver rested her body against mine and I could see the utter exhaustion in her eyes.

I wrapped my arms around her, needing to ensure myself that she was truly okay. I hadn’t meant to rush her away from everyone, but I needed to be alone with her. I needed to feel her warmth and touch. I needed to see for myself that she was truly unharmed.