Shifted Fate by Alicia S.Rivers

Chapter 573

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Chapter 573

I hit the landing, and Rowan walked over to me. “Everything okay?”

I shook my head. “No…but it will have to be. We have to go.” I looked around the room and frowned.” Toya?”

He pointed behind me. “Wendy ran down here asking about a tripod for something. Toya ran upstairs to help her find it.”

Toya ran down the stairs. “Sorry. I’m ready.” She had a bag with her that she tossed at me. “This is for you.” She held up a hand as my mouth opened. “I don’t know what for. But Carl told me you would need it today.”

Carl… “He never quits, does he?”

Toya laughed. “This was my last note. But I think Wendy has one more, and I know for a fact you have a full stack.” I watched her smile dim. “He spent the last year of us life preparing us for the years without him.” She took in a deep breath. “I can only hope I have as much courage as he did near the end.”

I puffed out my cheeks. “Me too.” I turned back toward the soft giggles from the dining room. I headed back there to kiss my pup goodbye for hopefully the last time. “Hey baby girl.” I leaned against the door frame as Abby and Carly turned to me. “I have to go.”

a second. “I know.” She hopped up and ran to me. She wrapped her

middle. “Please be

to my knees to pull her into a proper hug. “I need you to be strong for Grandma Ainsley,

she felt like she had

my shoulder before her soft answer came. “I promise.” She pulled


kissed my cheek.

flipped, and I furrowed my brow. “And what should you do if someone gets in here?” She pulled back fully to stare at me.

to the closet door, and make sure it closes behind

at Abby, who was still

stuffed with food. She mumbled something, and Carly giggled. She poked me, grabbing my attention back before she answered. “Abby’s mommy and daddy are in the kitchen. They wanted to

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rubbed her back and stood. “Okay.” I turned away and headed for the kitchen, but Abby’s muffled yell had me spinning around to see Carly’s eyes clouding over,

only when it is needed.” Carly’s voice dropped several octaves. Her voice aged a hundred years as her

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