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Chapter 21: Best-Left Unknown
We kept walking through the forest for the rest of the day.
I stayed at the back with Lou whilst Alpha Rivers lead and the rest of the men followed silently in the middle.
"Does he have any friends?" I asked Lou.
Lou smiled, "Careful, Esme."
"Serious question," I probed, "Does he?"
"He keeps himself to himself," Lou said, "I've been his Beta for eight years and I can't tell you much about him."
"...Why?" I asked, "He's not exactly shy."
Lou gave me another smile but this time his eyes darted from mine, "It's just who he is."
"What about family?" I asked, "I know his mother died but he must have other relatives that he's close to?"
Lou swallowed, "He hasn't got any siblings."
"His father?"
"They never got on well," he replied shortly, "But that is not my business to discuss with you. I'm sorry."
I groaned, "Why does he have so many secrets?"
"Esme," Lou said quietly, "Somethings are best-left s
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