Chapter 57

Arec led Eve up the stairs to the kitchen, where Michael and Bella waited. Eve growled when she saw them, and Arec patted her head.

“It’s okay, Eve,” he said. “It’s just my sister and brother. You know them.”

Eve pressed against Arec’s leg but continued to growl at Michael and Bella.

Arec looked at his siblings and said, “I’ll be right back.”

Michael and Bella nodded in unison as they stared at Arec, who led Eve out of the kitchen.

“We’ll see how you do in my room,” he told her as they mounted the stairs. “I’m hoping that you won’t tear it apart while I’m gone.”

Eve just panted as she loped up the stairs beside him.

She sniffed the air as they neared his room and ran to his door, scratching to get in.

“I can tell you know which one is mine,” he said as he opened the door for her.

She bounded inside, smelling everything as she explored the room. Arec grinned at her before shaking his head.

“I’ll be back in a few,” he said. “Make yourself comfortable, and try not to des