Chapter 28

• Aiden’s POV
• The nearing footfalls resonated like a funeral bell in the crowded nook. Each time a boot hit the hard floor, it sent chills down my back. Alessa leaned into me, her fear evident. Ethan stood at the front, his wide body providing some protection, but his rigid stance revealed his concern.
• The voices approached closer, getting louder with every passing moment. I could identify Aunt Jada's irritated, sharp tone.