“You wouldn’t be here, Reese, and neither would Addie. I have been a good mate to your mother and I love her. I’m the one that carries the guilt, but the pain doesn’t touch her” he says. I release him and run my hands through my hair. “Reese, you can never tell your mother, I’m begging you
She doesn’t deserve to live with the pain of what I’ve done,” he pleads
“So you want to continue to basically drug and cheat on my mother, and you want me to keep it a secret from her. From the woman who gave life to me and has taken care of me.”_”Reese, please” he says. “No, you either stop doing everything or I’ll tell her. We were both wrong about what we have done. I may never have the chance to have my mate and that’s on me.
You have a choice to make, and it’s mom or Cain. I won’t keep your disgusting secret,” I say. I don’t give him a chance to respond because I can’t continue to look at this man that I have idolized all my life
Beckham POV
I knock lightly on the door of the apartment. It takes a few moments before the door swings open and a beautiful woman who is very much a wolf smiles at me. She is around my mother’s age. “Can I help you” she asks. “Miranda, I’m Beckham Forester.
I’m sorry about our meeting yesterday and I wanted to stop by and introduce myself” She moves to the side and I step inside. “Can I get you anything to drink?” “No, thank you, I can’t stay long. I need to pick Lily up from daycare.”
“Daughters are very special. How old is Lily,” she asks. “She is three, but she has a birthday coming up.” “I miss having little ones. My three are all grown up.”
Something flashes in her eyes but it’s gone as quickly as it came. “Stacey mentioned that you had a daughter and a son. I didn’t realize you had another child.”
“My oldest son stayed with his father. We separated and it was a bit messy.” “I’m sorry to hear that. If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to give meacall.” “I will, thank you.
I wish that Rosalyn and Emmett were here to meet you, but unfortunately, Rosalyn started her new job today and Emmett is out searching for one.” Rosalyn, Gideon says her name in my head over and over like it’s a Mantra. I put up a block making a note to ask him what the hell is going on with him lately
“Well, I really should get going. It was nice to meet you in person, Miranda.” As I reach the door I think about Stacey and how hard it must be for her not to see Emmett. I turn to Miranda and smile. “I’m always looking for workers for construction if your son is interested, have him give me a call.”
A genuine smile spreads across her face and, despite my fear of wolves just appearing in town, I’m not worried. “Thank you, I’ll let him know Mr. Forester.” “Just call me Beck.”
Rosalyn POV
Heading to my first day of work I won’t lie and say I’m not nervous
I’ve never spent much time around humans, and I’m afraid I’ll slip and say something I shouldn’t. I push open the back door to the bakery and a man I’ve never met is kneading dough. He is handsome and looks to be in his early thirties. He looks up when he hears the door and offers me a warm smile. “You must be Rosalyn” he says, extending his dough-covered hand
We both laugh as he pulls his hand back. “Please call me Rose.” “It’s a pleasure to meet you Rose. My name is Charlie. I’m Holly’s cousin.
She isn’t here this morning, but she told me you would be coming.” “It’s nice to meet you, Charlie. Well, I guess I’m yours to teach the ways of the bake goods.” He chuckles, and I head to the sink to wash my hands
“I like him,” Zora says and I smile. He does seem like a really nice guy
We spend the morning making muffins, Danish, and cookies. Once the cases in the front of the store are full, we make two dozen cupcakes. He leaves me to decorate them while he helps customers. I never realized how much I would enjoy baking. Once I put the finishing touches on the last cupcake, I grab the tray and carry it to the front of the shop
Charlie smiles when he sees me. “You made them look like unicorns
Lily is going to lose her mind if Beck brings her in today. Unicorns are her favorite. I thought you said you had never done this kind of work before
They look like a professional decorated them,” Charlie says. “I swear! haven’t. I used to help my mom when she would bake for the” I catch myself before I say pack. “She would bake for big parties.”
“Well, she must be one hell of a baker because they are amazing” he says, and I smile. The bell dings above the door and Holly strolls inside
She walks over as I’m placing the cupcakes in the case. “Charlie, these are so cute. I saw Beck this morning and told him to bring Lily in. If I can get the brat to like me, then maybe I’ll get a shot at her hot father.” Zora growls and I cough to cover the sound
“Are you alright, Rosie,” Holly asks. “Yes, I’m fine. Please just call me Rose, Holly. I’m glad you like the cupcakes.” Holly looks between us.
“You made these” she asks, pointing at me. “Yes, I did.” “They’re cute but don’t forget you work for me. You need to ask permission before you do things like that. It worked out this time, but if things don’t sell that I haven’t approved, the cost will come out of your check.”
I bite my cheek hard enough to draw blood and nod. “Holly, there is no reason to be a b**ch. You know as well as I do those cupcakes are amazing.” She glares at Charlie before she heads to the back of the store
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