Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 76

Chapter 76

Brooklyn

As Hudson waits for my reply, I pause, stunned.

That conversation in the backyard about leaving everything behind-was that really just two hours ago? Because it seems like a lifetime ago now.

And I don't know if that's what I want anymore.

But until I do know what I want, I'm not going to mess with Hudson's head. After all, I'm the one who convinced him we should leave.

I clear my throat. "I think we shouldn't be hasty. Not now that I've already received my punishment. Let's be careful so we do it right, once and for all."

It's Hudson's turn to shrug now as he turns to look out the window.

I study him and consider that Hudson has done everything he can to avoid learning more about this life. He avoids it, hides from it, as much as he can.

And I used to feel that way, too.

Hudson and I may not be right for each other romantically, but we've always been on the same page.

So why am I suddenly so curious about the thing he refuses to look at closely?

"Hudson," I say slowly, quietly. "Why do you think it is that you don't want this life? You were born into it."

I tilt my head, careful with what I say next.

"Do you think it's something about like...who you are, intrinsically, that makes you a mismatch? Or is it something else?"

He turns to glare at me. "Are you asking if I don't belong here because I'm gay?"

I shake my head vigorously. That's what I was afraid he'd think, but it isn't true.

I'm more thinking about the fact that I've learned that I was actually born into all of...this.

a moment and take a sip

be in this life and not be mated, not have a family

eye. "It's not possible that I'm the only werewolf or

nod. "I'm sure that you're

but I

feeling a little impulsive and powerful, having come out of that basement

a breath, and I don't hold

"So are you...seeing anyone?"

Hudson says, surprised, and then scowls.

the barista

"We don't date-we just hook up

I rest my chin in my palm and take another bite of donut. "Because he was

but I notice

"You're lying!

sit up straight,

to keep the little smile from

"Come on, you're my fiancé. We have no secrets. You have

raises an eyebrow. "You're not...mad at

through alot. I'm rooting for you And I hope that you are for

rim of his wineglass,

"Thank you. That might be the kindest thing anyone's ever said

a kiss to his brow, not pushing him any further. He's confessed

say,

to grab

on the floor. "Drink up.

And I'm not going downstairs again

дим

takes another sip, looking at me closely. "And..." he

moment. "You're not mad

him.

ashamed of himself. "For not...coming downstairs, in the midst of it all. For not...interrupting. Taking you

a moment to think about

very glad that Hudson hadn't come into the room in the middle of that. What would he