Chapter 20: Salt Water

"Then, we'll excuse ourselves, Alphas..." Debby and Rio bowed their heads to Declan and Finn who were still looking at the lotus flower with empty eyes. Even so, they both still nodded.

Declan wanted to stand up but Rio's hand held back his shoulder, making him look up to him.

“Get some rest, no need to see us out. You need rest, really…” Rio looked into his eyes with a look of pity. Of course, he saw the drastic change in his best friends.

Declan nodded and Rio patted his shoulder, silently calming his friend, telling him that he would always be there and ready to help them, like what they had always done for him when he was at his worst in the past.

Rio put his arm around Debby's shoulder. His mate seemed to be staring ahead with empty eyes.

“Don't worry. They will be fine.” Rio tightened his hug. Debby nodded and wiped her tears.

“I know. Lilly is a strong woman. She had lived a very hard life since her childhood. Even now…”

Debby breathed fresh air after the rain and it refreshed