Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle (Silver and Elliot) novel Chapter 71

Silver’s POV

Charlotte’s kind demeanor changed when she saw me and I had an uneasy feeling about that. The smile she once wore, which was vibrant and gorgeous, was not dimmed and slipping from her perfectly shaped lips.

I could tell she was trying to appear chipper still, but she was failing miserably, and it almost appeared awkward.

“Of course,” she said, wrapping her arms around me and hugging me as well. “It’s so good to finally meet you. Welcome to our little family.”

I smiled in return.

“Thank you,” I replied.

I wondered if Elliot had told her this was only a contract marriage. I made a mental note to ask him about it later. But for right now, I had a feeling this was not the time.

“Please, come into my home,” Charlette said, motioning for us to enter her cottage.

I looked at Elliot who gave me a reassuring grin and squeezed the hand he was holding gently. We walked into the house, and I was met with such a calming and warm scent. I took in the scent and allowed my body to relax.

“I like to burn sage,” Charlotte explained, noticing my expression.

“It smells wonderful in here,” I told her truthfully. “It’s quite nice.”

“It keeps the bad spirits away,” she said with a wink.

I blanched at her words.

“Do spirits come here often?” I asked.

I raised a brow.

“Not to my home they don’t ’she replied. “They know better.”

We walked into her little kitchen, and she motioned for us to sit at the table.

Her body started to complete but she never took her hands from mine. Her grip was strong. My heart was pounding against my chest. I wanted to look at Elliot to see if he was seeing this, but I couldn’t bring myself to look away from her.

After what felt like an eternity, she threw her head forehead, and she remained like that for a long while. Her breathing started to slow, and her humming ceased entry. But she kept her hands on mine.

After a deep and unsettled breath, she lifted her gaze, and I was relieved to see that her eyes were back to normal. She pulled her hands back and narrowed her eyes at me.

“You are quite different indeed,” she finally said, pulling her hands away from mine.

“What did you see?” Elliot startled me by asking; I almost forgot he was in the room until he spoke.

She glanced up at him before looking at me.

“You can not only see scents, but you can also alter them. Your powers are deep within you and because you lack practice, they come out in spurts during the full moon. Even the strongest sorcerer can’t keep their powers locked away during the night of the full moon. If you had practiced, you’d be able to control them better.”

“How does she practice?” Elliot asked when it was clear I was too stunned to speak for myself.