Chapter 30 – Shifted Fate Story (Amy & Brandon & Rowan)

“You didn’t think of that, did you?” Ronnie poked out a finger. “Why is your daughter smarter than you?”

“She gets her brain from her mother.” My dad grabbed the original book, and his. “You sure?”

“Of course.” But I grabbed his arm. “But you have to make me a promise. One you won’t break.”

“Of course, Amy.” My dad had this quizzical look on his face.

“I want you to only have the book in your room. And you can only work on it when you are alone. If anyone shows up or knocks, you put it away in your safe before you open the door.”

“Okay. But why?”

“Aurora.” My dad looked a little dazed when I said her name, but then shook it off. Then Loki took over his eyes. “Don’t worry pup, I will promise you. The witch has no power over me.”

“Then will you do the work for him, so there are no chances?”

“Anything for you, pup.” Loki leaned over and kissed my cheek. “You smell like my pup, but not. I don’t like it.” I smiled up at him.

“I don’t like it either, but I have to do it.” I told him, he nodded in understanding and I watched as he receded and my father was back. “Loki said he will work on your books for you, so

that whatever is messing with you won’t allow you to break your promise.”

My father looked a little hurt, but then he nodded. “It’s smart. He doesn’t seem to have any issues ignoring Aurora’s advances.”

“Exactly.” I kissed my father’s cheek. “Try to be fast. I still need to figure out what the heck is wrong with you.”

“We’ll work as fast as we can.” I nodded and turned to leave. “Wait. One more thing.”

“What is it?” I turned back to face my dad, and he was grimacing.

“This isn’t going to be comfortable. But it only has to happen tonight.” He hedged his words, and I just gestured for him to go on. “Ronnie has to sleep in your room tonight.”

“What?” both of us screamed.

“The last test is keeping your scent changed while you’re sleeping. Ronnie needs to be close enough to keep track.” My dad pointed to Ronnie, who groaned.

“I have to be up all night, don’t I?” My dad nodded and he groaned again.

“But you will have tomorrow off to recoup and sleep and I’ll have Beck with me.” My dad clapped his shoulder, and he dropped his head.

“I’m going to go take a nap then.” Ronnie waved and left the room after my father nodded.

“You can go. Keep your scent covered all day.”

“Okay. What’s next if I’m able to hold it during sleep?”

My father grinned. “Shifting.”

I widened my eyes. “What? Really?”

“You are ready. Nix and Loki have talked about it and she is ready. She is just waiting to ensure you are safe. So once we know you can cover yourself, then we can work on shifting.”

I jumped into his arms, and he laughed. “Oh my goddess.” I could feel tears choke me and my dad pulled back and cupped my cheek.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m just so happy.” I smiled up at him and rubbed my cheek against his. “Thank you, daddy.”

“Anything for you, my pup.” My dad kissed my head and then turned me around. “Now go, you need to eat, but hold off on the wolfsbane still. Once we have you shifting, you can get back on it.” I nodded and ran out of the room.

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Did you hear that, Nix?” I could hardly contain my excitement.

Of course.

Her voice was a soft brush against my mind.

I’ve been ready since you balanced your power. But this is important.

“

I know. We need to protect ourselves from Brandon.” I shivered as the thought of him standing over me while the doctor cut into me flashed through my mind. “He might not have done it this time yet, but I will never forgive him for killing our pup.”

The man doesn’t deserve forgiveness. His soul is as black as my fur. His wolf even agreed with him and his mistreatment of us.

Megan walked a little closer.

Were you serious about me shifting too?

“Of course. Nix isn’t my only wolf.” I whispered as I entered my room. “You will come out as well. Why?”

I’ve been thinking.

Megan’s voice was a little louder, stronger.

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