TWELVE

Alisha

It was like a scene out of those drama filled books I had taken to reading during my spare time.

I gaped at Derek, recognizing him instantly.

Oh no.

Before he could say anything else I turned and ran.

How did this happen, I thought furiously.

How did I manage to meet the very man I was going to avoid and stay away f to m?

How did I manage to, on this bright summers day, bump into the father of my child?

“Wait!” I heard a voice behind me and I pushed more energy behind my feet, propelling me to the doors of the pack clinic.

Luckily it was a quiet day and there were no patients scheduled for any appointments today.

I had hoped to get some clarity of mind when I went on the walk that Simon had suggested I do. But now it seemed like it had been a setup. A grand twist of fate from the great moon goddess herself.

I slipped into the quiet clinic, my heart pounding.

Within seconds the door opened and he came bounding in, his eyes that looked like molten gold a stormy expression.

I quai