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He thought she was taking him seriously. He hoped to heavens she understood his concerns. “Elias and I are going to step out onto the back porch and give you girls some time to chat.”

Khloe nodded. “Okay.”

Chapter Sixteen

Khloe watched her Daddy and Elias step outside. They closed the sliding door most of the way, leaving it open a few inches.

Leah was the first to speak at almost a whisper. “Step out onto the back porch to give us time to chat is definitely code for ‘talk about us.’” She made air quotes as she finished her sentence.

Khloe nodded. “Definitely.”

Leah looked around the floor. “Why on Earth did your Daddy surround us with pillows? I knew he was going to be overprotective, but this is way overboard.”

Khloe took a deep breath. “Because I have visions.”

Leah nodded slowly. “Elias told me you knew he and the others were coming yesterday. I don’t understand.”

“I don’t understand either. No one does. That’s probably what they’re talking about out there.” Khloe glanced through the glass doors. The Alphas were standing on the porch. They hadn’t even taken seats. They had their arms crossed and brows furrowed. Both were facing the house. Khloe had no doubt her Daddy was keeping an eye on her and didn’t really like the idea of leaving her side.

To be honest, she didn’t like being without him either. Not because she was afraid for her safety. He really was going overboard on that issue. She didn’t like being apart from him at all for any reason, which he had explained was common among newly mated couples. She wondered when that feeling would ease. It seemed like it never would.

“Have you had other, uh, visions like that one?” Leah asked.

“Only three. I knew when the four Alphas were planning to come. I also knew when they were on their way. And then a bit ago I knew you were on your way.”

“Like before we left the house?”

“Yes. Maybe it happens when you decide to come visit. I don’t know exactly.”

“That’s so…”

Khloe giggled. “Weird. And weird doesn’t even begin to explain how strange it is.”

“Yes.”

“Elias said your wolf is large, also.”

“Apparently. That’s what they say.”

“Maybe we can both shift in front of a mirror and compare.”

“Maybe.” Khloe looked down at her lap and wrung her hands together. The idea of shifting next to her sister made her nervous.

Leah reached over and set a hand on top of Khloe’s. “We don’t have to. It’s okay.”

Khloe lifted her gaze. Tears welled up in her eyes. She had no idea why she felt like crying. Life had been so overwhelming lately, and now her sister was here, and she was so happy and so scared at the same time. It was like an emotional dam broke.

“Hey,” Leah said, “don’t cry.” She scooted closer and wrapped her arms around Khloe, hugging her tight. “I’m so glad you’re here. Everything is going to be okay.”

The sliding glass door opened, and Felix rushed forward. “What happened? What’s wrong?”

Khloe sniffled and looked up at him. “Nothing, Daddy. I’m fine. Just happy to see my sister.”

He was breathing heavily, his brows furrowed, as he stared at the two of them for long seconds before relaxing his stance. “You’re sure?”

“Yes. You can go back outside,” Khloe said. “I promise I’m fine.”

He hesitated and then drew in a deep breath. “Okay. Yell if you need me.”