48 A Picturesque Couple

It was Friday morning, and Annalynne stood in the foyer, ready to go back to the Silent Walkers Pack.

She was holding her brother's hand anxiously as the latter squeezed back at her hand to calm her down.

"It will be fine. Go back, Anna."

Annalynne whispered, "Lulu, I am so sorry..."

She messed up. It was all her fault.

"It's not," Lucien said gently.

If he could send Annalynne back safely, all his efforts were worth it.

Annalynne kept glancing back at her brother as she descended the staircase and got into the car. She could not take her eyes off her brother even as the car was leaving.

Lucien stood at the top of the staircase, watching the car that took Annalynne depart from the Night Prowler Pack House. For the first time in two weeks, he was able to breathe out in relief.