Enigma novel Chapter 25

“Beth take Eros and wait near the car. Ryder will keep you company.”

“Why me? Elliot is youngest. Send him away.” She whined. “Or send Val she is stupid.”

Val protested from Beth’s side.

Oh lord! This girl always has answers for everything.

“Ryder, do you mind coming to the clearing near the pack’s houses? I don’t think Eros should be here while we talk about… well an upcoming war and I am sending Val and Beth with him.”

“Sure. I will be there in a second.”

I sighed in relief.

“Beth, Val both of you are leaving with Eros. Stay with Uncle Ryder till we get back. Do not wonder around alone and listen to him. Am I clear?”

“But mom he is scary.” Eros said jutting his lower lip out.

Val nodded. Beth looked at me with a wide grin. She really seems to like Ryder.

“He is not scary. He is just a huge puppy.” I said giggling.

Ryder would skin me alive if he heard that. I heard Steven choke on… I don’t know what. I don’t know why everyone fears my sweet brother.

“Steven do you mind dropping them off?” I asked smirking.

His face turned into a horrified expression.

“Mom we can go by ourselves. It’s not that far.” Val whined.

“The situation we are in is not safe. We need to be careful.”

“Mom I will drop them off. I want to meet Uncle Ryder too.” Aria volunteered.

“Fine.”

The four of them left. I looked around to find Zeno’s eyes focused on Aria’s retreating figure. I can’t actually do anything about him at the moment. Leo hung his head when my eyes fell on him.