Chapter 171: The Truth About Aunty Andy

RILEY I didn't understand why everyone looked so worried as we all rushed to Alpha Zade's big house. The adults kept whispering to each other in hushed voices that made my stomach feel funny, like when Mama Sophia used to get that look in her eyes before she did something bad to me or she wanted me to do something that would hurt Ollie, like the gloves she made me wear.   When we got to the house, they told me and Ollie to wait in the living room while they went upstairs to check on Alpha Zade. I sat on the big couch next to my brother, swinging my legs back and forth because they didn't reach the floor yet.    Ollie seemed nervous too, fidgeting with his hands the way he did when he was worried about something.   "Do you think Alpha Zade is really sick?" Ollie whispered to me, his green eyes wide with concern.   I shrugged, not really knowing how to answer. Adults got sick sometimes, I guessed, though I'd never seen a werewolf as strong as Alpha Zade look weak or hurt.    "Maybe," I s