Chapter 56

We made it to a fairly large two story house. It looked like a family home, and for some reason, it just suited John.

When John opened the door right after we passed the front porch, it looked like he'd been waiting for us. I assumed Dylan had warned him that we would be stopping by.

"Dylan," John said, giving him a man-hug. Dylan returned it, telling John that he was excused for the rest of the week from any pack duties.

"Hey Leila." I was surprised when John gave me a hug too.

It felt weird because John and I were never that close, but I knew why he'd done it. Alphas were meant to provide a sense of security. I was hoping that Dylan and I being there would help.

I had been expecting him to be mad at me. It wasn't that I didn't want Lilly to get justice from her attack- I just didn't want Blake or Christy to get hurt. By now, I was thinking John knew about yesterday.

"Hey," I replied, giving him a small wave.

"You okay man?" Dylan asked him. John was showing us into the house, and he