Chapter 18 Hide and Seek
Looking around nervously to ensure no one is watching, I lean down and scoop my daughter up. Mark will never know the difference between her and Riley, and as long as Ethan cannot see me, it should be safe for me to steal a moment with the beloved pup.
Excusing myself, I retreat to one of the classrooms down the hall. A few minutes ago I told myself I would turn her away again if we ran into each other, but now that she’s in front of me I can’t help myself. She looks so pale, so tired. Her final surgery is next week and while there will be a long recovery before we can be reunited, it seems the procedure itself is coming just in time. I can’t bear to waste this chance to cuddle her when she’s facing such risk.
“Hello little one.” | greet Paisley once we’re alone.
My little girl doesn’t beat around the bush. “Mommy, why’ve you been hiding from Daddy?”
“Paisley my love, you can’t call me Mommy. I’m so sorry.” I breathe, hating the horrible words on my tongue.
“Why not?” Her head cocks to the side, “Is it cause of playing hide ‘n’ seek?”
The gears in my mind slowly turn over, trying to make sense of her words. “What?”
“Daddy says you playing hide ‘n’ seek with him. Is that why I can’t call you Mommy?” She reasons, looking only slightly hurt.
“Yes angel.” | agree. “That’s also why you can’t tell him you saw me, or I’ll lose the game.”
She thinks about this for a moment, her lovely face scrunching up in thought. “But if you lose the game, will you come home?”
My throat tickles as I shake my head and I fight back tears. “No. I can only be your Mommy if I win.”
young pup do when they don’t understand a
the way it is.” I explain softly. “One day I’ll tell you everything –
inquires, looking at me
the first time since we met, I’m finally free
Eve
seems to get worse and
wandering towards us with a cookie she snagged from the snack table and looking far too pleased
surgery, but this is going to be a problem. I’ve got to get
order. The best
the surgeon Ethan is paying so highly would never dream of crossing the Alpha, but I have plenty of friends in low places. I can easily get my hands on a poison
inquiries I obtain the drug I seek, making sure it couldn’t be detected in an autopsy before handing over
the hospital, keeping the wretched pup company while the Alpha completes her admission paperwork. She’s
| croon, adopting the sort of sickly sweet voice |
She moans,
of clear liquid from my pocket. Dumping the contents into the glass, I say a quick prayer to
fake smile. Naturally she’s too young to see through my act, and I offer her the glass.
are, honey.”
forms tackling my legs and knocking
floor.
“what
glass!” One of the
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