41 Shadows of the past ….

Miriam POV ( Nanny )

I was hunched over a hardcover notebook in my small office at the back of the café .

My brows furrowed in concentration as I jotted down Lyla’s recent symptoms , trying to make sense of the changes I’d been observing .

Since she started getting her pheromones every month , I made it my duty to note down the symptoms and help her prepare for the next month but this month had taken us by surprise .

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Excessive heat and increased sexual behaviour

I jotted it down checking other cycles to see what was missing .

Today was the first day and she was already showing signs associated with the last day of her heat .

Something was not right .

My pen hovered over the book as I pondered for a moment , trying to figure out if her trip to Blue Ridge Pack was the cause .

Though she had promised to tell me everything about what went down there , 1 wish she would spill already .

I knew something had happened to her and I didn’t know why she wasn’t telling

mc .

A soft knock on the door interrupted my thoughts .

I quickly closed the notebook and pretended to be working with the system in front of me .

Sarah poked her head in .

“ Mrs Grayson ? Miriam ? ” Sarah gave me a baffled expression “ Someone is asking for you at the

counter .

My eyebrows shot up in surprise .

I wasn’t used to visitors – especially the ones asking for me by my name .

I didn’t have any friends in town , nor did I socialize with anyone beyond the café regulars .

Slowly , I dropped the notebook inside the table drawers , locking it before I rose to my

feet .

“ Did the person leave a name or something ? ” I asked , my curiosity growing .

Hoping it was not another batch of Panthers .

I’ve caught several of them this week hovering outside the café .

They were all trying to get information about Lyla .

Thankful for the little skills and knowledge I had , I had sent them home but in bad shape .

I cracked my fingers , stretching my neck as I walked towards the door .

I had to be prepared for anything .

Sarah shrugged .

“ He didn’t give his name .

Just insisted to speak with you .

” .

“ Thank you

you , Sarah ,” I flashed her a smile .

“ I’ll be out in a minute .

A moment later , I made my way to the front .

As I approached the counter , my heart dropped into my stomach .

Standing by the entrance was a man I had hoped to never see again .

He stood there , his eyes darting back and forth from the café , he looked so uncomfortable and out of place .

hardened instantly

him in my

not bothering to reach

gaze met

of the past

? ”

and for a moment , a pang of guilt crossed his face

it was gone as quickly as

, with a rough edge that had once been alluring but now only reminded me of all the pain he had caused

need to talk to you , he said , his tone surprisingly soft as though he was trying to pacify me

last time he had showed up , when Lyla had turned 17 , we fought and since then ,

my

it is that brought you

important your cars hear this alone ,

Please … ”

here

Fine ! ” I sighed gesturing towards the door that led to the back of the

I led

behind him , crossing my arms again , leaning against the edge of my desk and fixing him a steely

Well ?

throat ,

Lyla ? ”

My eyes narrowed .

of your business

are you really here ? ”

hair , a gesture so familiar

I’m only trying

haven’t been

things are

easy on me

I smirked .

That’s rich coming from

are you here ?

He sighed .

to warn you

My lips

noble of

I don’t need your

pretend to care about us just

expression grew

is

need to stay under

radar .

doesn’t have her Pack Mark on but he’s been searching for

, you’re an Omega and

, you must be careful

I already knew that , I

with this week ? Your warning came a little

also , watching

had to slip out today because the annual Moon Goddess Ceremony

Thanks for your care but we’re perfectly fine and It’s my job to protect her

,

attacked by the Ferals near the White Mountains – the

my face faltered for

how she got

that you didn’t know either ?” he sighed , running his hand

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closer , his eyes

have

need to tell … ”

! ” I cut him

are not

anything from

we’re fine

need to show up here like some

never been that for her

opened his mouth as if to say something else but my glare stopped him in

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