Jojo:

Confused, I allowed myself diffuse into the alpha's arms. I continued to stare at the door with wide eyes, while Mrs Smith stepped into the living room, just behind the alpha. I saw her shoulders fall as she heaved a sigh of relief. Her eyes wandered around the room, avoiding mine, before she seemed to sight Lucian in his seater. She pushed past the alpha and I, and moved to her grandchild.

I managed to wriggle free from the alpha's embrace, but his hands still gripped my wrists firmly. I turned to look at Mrs Smith. She held Lucian so close to her chest, as though she was scared...