Unexpected Visitor

Jezebel

"Good evening, sleeping beauty," my Uncle Jedd teases.

"Good evening," I reply, yawning.

"I see you went to the store for some food. I apologize for not having any. I will go shopping today," he says, flipping some bacon. "The house looks amazing! I decided to cook for you to show you my appreciation. I will also clean up after. I assure you I will not let the house get messy again."

"It was definitely a lot of work, but I am very happy with the results," I say, smiling. "How was patrol last night?"

"Well, it was interesting to say the least," he says, with no further elaboration.

He hands me a plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, and buttered toast. I scarf it down, realizing I am hungrier than I thought.

"You meet any more members of the pack when you went back to the shop?" Uncle Jedd asks, trying to make conversation, I assume.

"Yes," I reply, wondering if I should tell him about the Beta's interest in me. I decide against it. "I mean, not really "met, " but seen. Most are cauti