The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 27

“What?” Jake voiced dumbfounded.

“Please step aside.” Perhaps it was the softness in his voice that made them comply, but they stepped aside after sharing a look.

“Well I’ll be damned.” Devin muttered next to me.

Oliver pulled a necklace from his shirt that held a locket, he opened the locket and stepped closer to them, the four of them tensed but he simply handed Jake the locket. As they stared at the picture I saw realisation dawn upon Dristan’s face, suddenly Rosie’s head shot up.

“Oli?” a light chuckle left his lips and he nodded

“Zanna.” The name must have triggered a memory in Lily as her head shot up.

“Oh my god!” She muttered and threw her hands over her mouth.

“Anne.” He acknowledged with a grin.

Seconds later both girls threw themselves at him and Oliver hugged them back with just as much ferocity.

It was strange seeing both girls so open and excited. Since they first got here, they had been timid and reserved.

“Wait, how come they don’t have the pack marking?” I wondered when they separated from their hug.

“We do.” Rosie turned around and moved her hair off her shoulder to reveal a tattoo hidden beneath her dark hair. The marking was significantly smaller than her brother’s, but clearly identifiable when it wasn’t being blocked by her hair.

“What a small world.” I shook my head in wonder, sending them a smile.

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Before taking my seat at the dinner table I walked up to the group who were gathered in a circle, I cleared my throat to gain their attention.

“I don’t believe we have had the chance to meet as yet. Alpha Allison Trust Wells.” I said with a smile. Some frowned while others smiled warily at me.

“My name is Chloe Smith, this right here is Ivy Brown-” The stunning blonde from earlier gestured to the redhead who had spoken first, “Christopher and Shane Butler-” she gestured at the two brown haired, brown eyed guys who shared little similarity other than their similar facial features, “and lastly these two love birds are Brianne Conley and Ethan Cross.” She pointed at the couple who had their arms wrapped around each other’s waists. The guy had pitch black hair and Blue eyes while the girl had a strange greying tone to her hair which I must admit brought out her piercing Black eyes even more.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you all, now come grab a seat before all the food is gone.” I gestured to a few empty seats that I asked the pack to reserve for our guests.

They hesitated, “They won’t mind?” Shane asked warily, glancing at the few people who watched us from the corner of their eye.

“Hey guys, would you all mind terribly if these lovely people joined us for dinner?” probably not my best idea, but I hoped there were a few who would make them feel welcome.