Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle (Silver and Elliot) novel Chapter 71

Silver’s POV

Charlotte’s kind demeanor changed when she saw me and I had an uneasy feeling about that. The smile she once wore, which was vibrant and gorgeous, was not dimmed and slipping from her perfectly shaped lips.

I could tell she was trying to appear chipper still, but she was failing miserably, and it almost appeared awkward.

“Of course,” she said, wrapping her arms around me and hugging me as well. “It’s so good to finally meet you. Welcome to our little family.”

I smiled in return.

“Thank you,” I replied.

I wondered if Elliot had told her this was only a contract marriage. I made a mental note to ask him about it later. But for right now, I had a feeling this was not the time.

“Please, come into my home,” Charlette said, motioning for us to enter her cottage.

I looked at Elliot who gave me a reassuring grin and squeezed the hand he was holding gently. We walked into the house, and I was met with such a calming and warm scent. I took in the scent and allowed my body to relax.

“I like to burn sage,” Charlotte explained, noticing my expression.

“It smells wonderful in here,” I told her truthfully. “It’s quite nice.”

“It keeps the bad spirits away,” she said with a wink.

I blanched at her words.

“Do spirits come here often?” I asked.

I raised a brow.

“Not to my home they don’t ’she replied. “They know better.”

We walked into her little kitchen, and she motioned for us to sit at the table.