Chapter 12 Pups found dad

“I’m sure it was our Daddy.” Riley insists, relating the strange events in the restaurant to her brothers. “The little girl who looked like me said I was her sister, and the man looked just like you – only growned up!”

“But how do we find him?” Parker questions, working the problem over in his mind.

“We could ask Auntie Linda?” Ryder suggests, “I bet she knows.”

“Mommy won’t like it.” Riley cautions, “She didn’t wanna tell me ’bout Daddy at all.”

“Mommy doesn’ have to know.” Ryder decides, “She’s jus’ scared.”

“Ryder’s right.” Parker agrees. “She never wants to tell us ’bout Daddy. This stays between us.”

“But won’t Auntie Linda just refuse? Riley asks.

“Not if we trick her.” Parker reasons, a mischievous glint in his

eye.

A few hours later the pups were safely ensconced in the back seat of Linda’s car while Jane was at work, and one by one, they put their plan into motion.

“Auntie Linda, did you know our Daddy?” Ryder asks slyly.

“I did.” She confirms, not sharing anything more.

“What was he like?” Parker presses.

“Well, he was an Alpha,” Linda shares. “He was very strong and smart, just like all of you.”

Riley inquires, “why aren’t he

questions you should ask your Mommy.” Linda

not

us,” Parker requests, giving the

grown up relationships are complicated.

The children

right now, but you’ll see. Your Mommy did what she thought was best

our Daddy?” Parker

wants what’s best for you, and

but they aren’t convinced. All of their friends have both Mommies and Daddies at

they won’t

our Daddy’s

do,” Linda admits

you tell us?” Ryder

right, but just his first name.” Linda agrees. After all, the pups are only four, how much could they possibly learn with so little information?

Jane

leave, Linda.” I moan, burying my face in my hands. We’re seated at my friend’s kitchen table, chatting at the end of the long day. “We’ve had too many close calls and the longer I’m here, the more precarious

second time! was forced to be unconscionably cruel to protect my identity. What kind of woman does that? What kind of mother harms her child to protect herself? I’m so ashamed

Riley, Parker and Ryder he’ll take them away from me. I know it.” | lament, despite the fact that Linda hasn’t argued. The mere thought of losing my babies

asks, “I can’t see Ethan doing something like that.” As much as I love Linda, I

why she does it, she knows

enslaving me either.” I argue, “and just look at how that turned

right. He had his chance in the past and he

to be here in person to fulfill the deal.” | counter, “I can get

are you even working with her?” Linda asks for the fifth

the contracts signed and then the kids and I will return home. I can’t stay here any longer, no matter how badly I want to.” Originally i’d planned on staying in the Nightfang territory for a few months. I wanted to be nearby through the final stages of Paisley’s treatment, and I never imagined things would get so complicated – especially

looking disappointed.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255