Linc“She won’t believe you.” I mutter as Daphne starts pacing the bedroom.“But I have proof now.”“What you have is something that just shows you were lying and Lilah will think you have been after her.”“But I wasn’t. I’m not lying about this Linc and you know it.”“It doesn’t matter what I think. Lilah is pissed at you. She won’t believe this even if I was the one to tell her. Like I said, the photos just make it seem like you’ve been keeping more secrets.”Daphne slams the photos down on her bedside table. “What am I supposed to do then?”“We will figure it out.”“How? She won’t talk to me. I can't stand it. I worked so hard to make her like me.”“We need concrete evidence. The photos won’t be enough. Your grandma’s house, what happened to it?”“Nothing, my grandfather still lives there. He was on Callies list.” She shrugs her shoulders at me. “I assumed she had been there. But my grandfather won’t be of any help. He never believed grandma.”"He didn't believe she was a witch?""
Daphne“Hey, um, I’ve packed quite a bit. Are you okay? You have been out here for ages.” It had been a good hour since he had walked out and he hadn't shouted or anything.“Yeah, sorry, was having a conversation with the Alpha.”“Alpha Colt? iIs everything with Lilah alright.” He was supposed to have had a meeting this morning but here we were instead.“She’s fine, we are actually talking about pack stuff.” “And Aiden is okay?”“Actually, the Alpha didn’t mention him so I’m sure he is all good. Do you want some help carrying your stuff down?”“In a minute, can we talk about us?” He shuffles in his seat and I watch him take a big gulp of water. His eyes were on my neck, more specifically the mark.“What about?”“If Lilah chose me for you. Don’t you think we should give it a go? Us I mean, try and act like a couple.”“You changed!” He blurts out, ignorong my questionI looked down at the red spaghetti strapped top and white shorts that I had changed into. “Well yeah, you said I would
Alpha Colt I stood on the steps of the packhouse, waiting for Linc to arrive. He had been torn when we were chatting over mindlink. Conflicted with his feelings. He wanted to know what I would do if I were in his position. I told him to trust his instincts. There was a very good chance that he was returning alone. Lilah wanted to wait as well. Just like me, she expected Linc to come back alone. But I told her to stay inside and try to keep our son occupied. I got the call from the gate that Linc was back. The SUV slowly made its way up the drive to the front of the house. I could see Daphne, her head was low, her hair hiding her face. From here, I couldn't tell what had happened. I watched as Linc jumped out of the car. He nods towards me and walks around the car, opening the passenger door. He takes her hand and a flicker of a smile appears. I knew in that moment Linc had accepted her. Betrayed, that’s how I felt. I thought by telling him to follow his instincts he would have go
Linc I stared at the boy in front of me. Apart from the eyes, he looked just like a young Alpha Colt. A cheeky grin on his face as he waits for me to say something else. It was only this morning that he had been trying to pull himself up. “And you talk?” “Uncle Linc, stop being silly.” He turns around to the Alpha. “Dad, mummy said can you take me shopping.” “What is happening?” I mutter “Every few hours, he is growing out of what he is wearing.” “That isn’t what I meant.” “I know what you meant, but I would prefer it if we didn’t discuss it right now.” He nods his head at his son. “Dad, I know you are talking about me.” He hops up onto Alpha Colt’s lap and blows his cheeks out. He leans forward on the desk, doodling with a pen. “Is there anything I can do?” I wasn’t entirely sure how I was supposed to help. But it was taking the heat off of Daphne for a while. “I haven’t been to Kaitlin’s house. Could you go search it? See if this has anything to do with the early labour.”
DaphneThe pan fell from my hand this time. It was bad enough knowing that he was Lilah’s son and he was already this big. But shifting from a wolf to a Lycan. Was that even possible? I certainly did not know enough about them to know that this could happen.Linc’s mouth is hanging open. He hadn’t even looked away. Within seconds Aiden is stumbling backwards, crashing onto the sofa and his body quickly changes back to a small boy, although slightly taller than before.His breathing is heavy. His chest rapidly moves up and down as he tries to catch his breath. Whatever had happened inside of him, it was too much for him to handle.“Aiden?”“Here” He mutters breathlessly. His hand shooting up from the sofa to let me know he was okay.“Are you?”He sits up, staring back at me with Lilah’s eyes. “I’m okay Auntie Daphne.”Aiden pulls the jacket back around him as I try to make sense of what I just witnessed.“Does your dad know?” Linc mutters.Aiden shakes his head and runs a hand through
LilahAlpha Colt’s deep voice seeps into my head. “Can you come to the office please!”I hadn’t spoken to him since he let Linc take our son away. Instead, I had spent my time alone and in our room. I had been trying to decide whether I should just go and get him, but Aiden had been so happy about the idea of staying with Linc.“Leave me alone, Colt!” I mutter back“We need to talk. I can come and get you if that’s how you are going to be!” I hear the amusement in his voice“Fine!” I snap and slowly make my way down to the office. As I open the door, I see her chocolate hair and immediately turn around.“Lilah, we need to sort this out. Your sulking isn’t helping anyone.”“I’m not sulking!” I snap in defence“Lately, the only time you speak is to have a go at someone or throw out a sarcastic remark. Now sit.” Slowly moving through the room. I keep my eyes on her as I take the seat next to Colt. “There is something that Daphne wishes to share with you. And trust me, you will want to
Alpha Colt“Why do you have a picture of me and Daphne as babies? Wait, why is there a baby picture of me and Daphne?” She stares at the photo, “Is it actually us?”“Apparently so.”“It looks like me, but..”“Daphne confirmed it.” Lilah opens her mouth to speak, “ And before you go off on a rant at me. I was about to tell you when Daphne turned up to tell me about Aiden.”I feel her flutter through a range of emotions. “Control your thoughts. Aiden can feel them too. I don’t need him charging in here again!”She frowns at me. “It’s hard to control my thoughts when new things keep coming to light. Where did you even get this?”“Daphne’s grandma was tracking you.”“You still didn’t answer my question!”“Daphne had them in the flat. They were sent to her after she told her mother she was safe.”“Another thing she didn’t tell me about!” She groans at me“Linc believed her when she told him that she hadn't looked at them. This photo was actually hidden under the box. Daphne didn’t know
LilahHe really did believe her!I couldn’t believe it. It had always been me convincing him that she wasn’t a problem. Up until the truth came out, I had defended her all the way. And just like that, our roles had been reversed. And I couldn’t let go.“You have to try Lilah.” He tells me again as we get ready for bed.“It’s not that easy.”“I remember when I was telling you the same thing. You used to tell me to relax. Now, if I were to say that to you. How would you react?” I roll my eyes at him“Exactly. We need to look at the bigger picture.”I couldn’t believe he was using my own words against me.“Shut up, Colt.”“Really, Lilah. Can we not be adults about this?”“It wasn’t that long ago that I was worried about you hunting me down.” I mutter“And what does that have to do with this?”“I’m just saying so much has changed.” I sighHe leans in through the bathroom door, watching me brush my teeth. “You’re right. We have a son. I bet you never saw that coming?” He half smiles at me