Besides, if he’d known, I don’t think he could have walked away from her at all.
If I’m right, and he didn’t know, then that’s why he’s been in such a dark mood.
He’s been kept apart from a true mate when he didn’t need to be.
No wonder he’s been going crazy.
“Isn’t that cool?” Shadow asks, grinning slightly.
The video he just showed me on his phone is ending.
I barely paid it any attention, but from the title, I can tell it’s about this academy and the Frank Palmer story. Shadow is obsessed with true crime, so it only makes sense that he’d be extra obsessed with the crime that happened right where he now lives.
“Uh, it’s …” I start, trying to think of the right word.
“It’s just another crazy conspiracy theory,” Owen mutters, his voice low. “He told you his mate is one of Palmer’s sons, Shadow. You should put your phone away before they get back.”
“It was kind of wild,” I admit, thankful that Owen gave me a clue about the video’s content.
“It’s not as wild as you’d think,” Shadow says, as he slips his phone back into his pocket. “I mean Goldcrest is way higher security than a random apartment in the city which would be Palmer’s usual target. He came here for a reason. And … Owen’s right. I shouldn’t be talking about this when Lana and Falcon get back, and if I don’t shut up now, I’ll just keep talking about it.”
He pantomimes zipping his lips.
I can’t help but smile.
My little brother hasn’t changed too much at all.
“It’s been good to see you, Shadow. We can talk about it next time.”
“Next time, call first,” Owen suggests.
“Noted,” I agree, nodding.
“We already have each other’s numbers,” Shadow adds.
Owen lets out a soft sigh. “Good.”
It feels weird to be standing around waiting for Falcon.
Part of me wishes I’d asked to come, but things already felt tense enough.
I didn’t want to add to that.
It’s probably better if Falcon realizes the redhead is our mate on his own anyway.
I would have been a distraction if I’d gone with him.
Still, waiting here while he gets to talk with her kind of sucks.
There’s no way he’s not feeling his connection to her right now.
I was barely in her presence for a few seconds, and I felt it.
Stumbling, quite literally, across a new fated mate was a real shock to my system.
It changes everything for him, and for our pack.
I don’t know how he’ll handle it, but as lead Alpha he’s going to have to make some hard decisions. I don’t envy him for that, but I do feel a little anxious while I wait to find out what his choices are going to be.
