Contract With Alpha Logan novel Chapter 120

Astrid POV

The experience left me rattled. Feeling a thousand shades of scared, I stopped only in the driveway of my uncle’s house. It was a nice cottage with a wrapped around porch and lots of greenery surrounding it. The light of the porch was on, its warm glow falling on the lone swing and carefully crafted plants.

Somehow, I couldn’t stop the feeling of being watched all the time. My mind was into an overdrive of emotions. What if the wolf was watching me with its pack and would attack me any time?

I pounded on the white door, waiting impatiently for them to open. Hurried footsteps across the wooden floor sounded from the other side. When the door opened, I found myself looking at a pair of matching green eyes but dark hair. Nate and Briana.

They both grinned. “Heyyy!” Briana squealed and launched herself at me. “We’ve been waiting for you, girl!” She hugged me tightly, giving me Daisy-like vibes.

My gaze went to Nate, who was also grinning. When Briana left me, Nate also hugged me. Though I felt awkward at such a warm welcome, it was a lovely change. I felt like there was a family that liked me, and God knew how much I needed this after mom and dad died.

“Hi!” I breathed, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear, holding my tears back.

My uncle and aunt came over as Briana tugged me inside the house and went outside to get my luggage.

Fred had a strong resemblance to my mom—same strawberry blond hair and green eyes. His wife, Bree, had dark hair with dark eyes on an angelic face.

While Fred stayed behind like his reserved self, it was Bree who wrapped me in her warm embrace. “How are you?” she murmured kindly.

My throat bobbed as I managed to nod. Bree removed herself. “I’m so sorry about your mom and dad. The moment I heard about your parents, I insisted to Fred that you come and stay with us.”

“Thanks for having me,” I said with gratitude.

“Not at all, love,” she said, immediately making warmth flooding in my chest. “Briana will show your room to you. Freshen up and come. We’re waiting to have dinner with you.”

I smiled, nodding and glancing at Fred. He had his hands in his pocket and the awkwardness between us grew a nigh high. I didn’t know why he was so uptight about me and mom, but it wasn’t the time to ask.

Briana took me up a flight of stairs as Nate lugged my luggage upstairs. When we reached the landing, she veered left and opened an oak door, revealing a small and cozy room. There was a single bed with a running carpet on one side. A cupboard was on the left with a door to the bathroom. “You can put your clothes and other things here,” she said.

As I scanned my room and Nate placed my luggage in the corner, Briana came to me and held my hand. She tugged me to the bed, and we sat down. “Astrid,” she said softly. “I hope you like it here. Dad may not come across as the friendliest person, but believe me, he has a very soft heart.”

“Yeah…” I licked my lips. “You all are very sweet.”

“We’ve been waiting for you. Dad has also enrolled you in the Cedar Academy.”

“What? Already?” I was surprised because I didn’t have those plans.

Nate leaned on the bedpost behind his sister. “Officer Hana called us. She wants you to stay here for three to four months. Xander is on the loose, and he can be a potential threat.”

Feeling miserable, I shook my head. “Xander…”

“Officer Hana sent your school records to us and dad showed them to Principal Henson. Girl, you are on a roll. To get a 3.9 GPA? That’s brilliant! Principal Henson was more than ready to take you in. He even offered a scholarship to you!”

I blushed. I was the top student in my class and had advanced biology.