Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

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Chapter Ninety Seven

Chapter Ninety-Seven

"Oh." My mother laughed. She waved her hand. "I think all parents want their kids to have high standards for the one they mate with. Don't you Alpha Vince." My mom wrapped her arm around me. "As parents, we just want the absolute best for our pups." She looked over at Brandon. "Take your son, for example. You want him to mate with the best female he can find, don't you?"

Vince seemed to settle, and he nodded. "Yes. Yes, I do." Vince stared at me but I turned to Carl.

"Sorry Carl, I wanted to help, but I do not know how to check someone out." I smiled and waved my hands over the register.

"I told you to lock up." Carl walked over and sniffed. "Did you drop a descenting spray bottle?" He pointed to the mop bucket next to the counter.

"Yeah. I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention and bumped into the shelf when I went to lock the door. I was cleaning the mess when the Alpha knocked to come in." I grabbed the mop. "I'm sorry for not listening.

outside for you guys to return." Brandon jumped. in, trying to save me, but I knew it was just his act.

ceremony. Once I was bonded to him, he switched the act off. His mask dropped, you could

our love for him

I sent strength to

talking to us, or trying to anyway. She is having a hard time not accepting him as her mate. It's chipping away at our resolve.

you please speak with your

mean?" He played dumb and

trying to speak with her. She doesn't like

almost staggered back. "She doesn't even

left it at that. "I'm going to clean this up. Can you call me when we are ready to go, mom?" I could feel Vince's and Brandon's eyes on me, but I pushed the mop bucket towards the

to the store and

entered the back room. My eyes snapped to the little girl on the floor, eyes wide and clouded as drool slipped down her

as I could and rushed over to Carly. Her little body was icy from the floor, and I picked her up and cradled her. I bit my lip, hard to keep from