Chapter 48

We stared at each other. He was serious. I was confused, but my mom talking to me made me hold my questionings.

“Oh, that’s wonderful, but how? And why can’t you two come here?” There was happiness in my mom’s voice. I guess now hearing I was not in danger and I was with my mate who she always believed would take care of me calmed her down considerably.

“For many reasons, Mrs. Gray. Won’t you like to see where your daughter now lives?” His voice became persuasive and pleasant. If I was in my mom’s shoes, even I would be curious to know.

“Uh, yes, I guess. So, you two are living together? I don’t know how I and your father feel about that, Vivian. You two just met. Maybe Vivian should come home and both of you can—” His arm suddenly tightened around me. His hold was no longer comforting but possessive as he pulled me closer as if my mom would somehow reach in through the phone and pull me out of his arms.

“I’m not so sure about that. We have much to discuss that is why I’m having you b