Once Garrett left, the tense aura that filled the dining room slowly dissipated. Callie let out a long sigh, followed by a brief head shake, as though she were trying to wipe the memory from mind. Theo grimaced at the dining room entrance, as though he could still see Garrett standing there.  

"I meant what I said, Aurora." Callie smiled softly, "You're more than welcome to live here. It sounds like you don't have anywhere else to go." 

"I don't." I shook my head, "I have Melissa and Frank, but--they're not an option." 

"Well, while we have two guest rooms--I have a feeling you'll want to stay with one of my sons. I don't see why the two of you couldn't move into one room with Aurora." Callie mused, and I nearly choked on the piece of chicken I was eating.  

Kade chuckled lowly, making my face flush the color of a tomato. Even Alec had a playful light burning in his eyes. I wasn't expecting Callie and Theo to be so--understan