“Mom, I think you’re overestimating how much the wolves eat. It’s not actually much different to our servings,” I said, and she waved my worries away, sniffing her handiwork before stirring again. “They’ve already spoken of those concerns, sweetie. Don’t worry, your father and sister-in-law will be joining us too.” She smiled. I tensed at the mention of my father. I hadn’t had a chance to find out which w***e he’d been cheating with, but I should’ve. Then I could have warned her to stop. “Is Ryleigh okay? Has she been lonely without my brother home?” I asked, digging a little. Mom shrugged. “Well, she spends most days here or out in the orchards, but she hasn’t mentioned being lonely. As far as I’m aware, your brother does pop in every now and then.” That had me raising a brow. “

