Chapter 110 Seren

• The drive to pack was awkward and near silent. The occasional uncomfortable glance from my brother made me wish I had found an excuse to stay on campus rather than return home this weekend. It was only as we neared the gates that he chose to speak up, and I knew in that moment what was laying heavy on his mind.
• “I think it is better you don’t mention anything about the situation with you and Lachlan while you are home. It hurt a lot of people that neither one of you spoke up about it. Secrets among family are not right, let alone going against pack beliefs…” Cole’s tone was tense, and irritation built within my body at his words, but I held back. I knew when I agreed to keep silent about the matebond that it would hurt those close to us. I knew the damage it could do, but I made the agreement with Lachlan all the same,and now we were fcing the consequences.
• Cole did not wait for a response as he continued brusquely. “And, as I told you, Lachlan is not around right now, so I ask you do not ask after him nor go looking for him. You do not need that sort of influence in your life.” The tone of his voice had altered now, and I knew from the way my brother spoke this was more an order than a request.