Mates 14

Chapter Fourteen

FREDA WHITLOCK

I walked into the two bedroom apartment that was surprisingly sp**ous. I absolutely loved it. It would be perfect for Francisco because he would have enough space to play and I would have enough space to do my own thing.

Lyra carried in the last of my luggage and I smiled at her with gratitude. “Thanks a lot Lyra. I really don’t know what I would do without you,” I told her as I spread my arms for a hug.

“It’s great to have you back home, Freda,” she sighed into my neck and I smiled, inhaling her scent and letting my wolf connect with hers. She was like my soulmate, she was made to be my sister, my partner, my best friend.

“How long are you staying?” She asked the question for the second time and I sighed as I settled into one of the couches.

“I’ll stay with Dad.. until he’s not here anymore,” I spoke the words in the most gentle manner for both of us, but we both knew what it meant.

She had something to say, but she hesitated and then went completely silent. I wanted her to say it, but I knew that she would be trying to convince me to stay. I could not. I wouldn’t. I didn’t want to hear her try to convince me.

“You should get some rest,” she said quietly and I nodded.

But before that…

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“I saw Safiya,” “I told her. I had to.

She gulped and looked down at her hands. She knew. She had to have known. I chuckled

“She’s with Kaiden. They have a child and they’re expecting another, I told her. She looked both sad and furious. “D**n, she said all that after seeing you for the first time in years? She really hasn’t changed,” she fumed.

I chuckled. She looked at me sadly. “I didn’t want to tell you about it,” she whispered. I shook my head immediately. “No, Lyra. I already knew that’s what would have happened and I would not have wanted to hear it,” I said honestly.

She nodded.

“Get to bed. I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll call you so we can meet at the infirmary,” she said and walked towards the room where Francisco was lying asleep in his new bed.

“He’s gorgeous,” she whispered and leaned down to kiss his forehead.

I leaned against the doorframe. “No one knows about him?” I asked and she gave me a serious nod. “Please keep it that way,” I pleaded with her and she gave me a nod. “I’ll do my best.” She promised.

“Goodnight. I’ll see you tomorrow” she said and gave me one last hug before heading towards the front door. I followed right behind her and locked the door.

I leaned against it and let out a sigh. Today had been really hectic and I did not have it in me to take any more. I just needed

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to lie down in bed and get some well deserved rest.

I pushed away from the door and headed towards my room after grabbing the blanket and bedsheet that Lyra had gotten for me. I did not have it in me to unbox my and Francisco’s luggage, but I planned to do it the following day before I would go to the hospital.

I laid out the bed and shut down the part of me that cried desperately for a shower.

I was so tired that my knees were almost failing me. I headed to the bathroom, washed my face and walked back to the room.

I switched off the lights and laid back in the bed.

I had successfully avoided as many people as possible and I had spent some quality time with my best friend, my son and my father, the only true family I actually had.

I intended to keep it that way, but I knew it would not be possible, at least not for too long.

I yawned and turned over to my side. It was the calm I needed before the storm of all the attention from the pack members would come for me. I would be ready though- I hoped I would be. And I would definitely protect Francisco from everything.

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“Hey,” Lyra yawned and took off the shades as I climbed out the car and walked towards her with Francisco by my side. H was playing with the iPad but I did not want to take it away fr him because he seemed to be enjoying his game. At this poin the iPad was no longer mine. I was going to have to get anot

“What’s with the shades? I teased and she rolled her eyes before poking her face in mine. Thad a hard time sleeping,” she murmured and I blinked at her.

“Why?” I asked curiously and she shook her head, stooping in front of Francisco who gave her a kiss on her cheek. ‘TII explain later, she shook her head after showering his face with kisses. He giggled and wrapped his arms around her neck.

I smiled at both of them and held out the fruit basket in my hand to her. “Got this for dad. Does he still like berries?” I asked, looking at the assortment of berries I had gotten at a grocery store on my way to the infirmary.

“He does. I bet he’ll love this,” she smiled at me and I smiled in

response.

“Come on,” she reached for Cisco’s hand and then led him into the infirmary.

We were chatting and laughing when we walked into the ward. The last thing I expected was to see Safiya and my stepmother in there sitting with my father.

My heart dropped and I instantly grabbed Lyra’s hand, wanting her to bring Francisco along with her so we would leave the

room.

“Grandpa!” Cisco exclaimed with joy and my feet got rooted in the spot. There was no escaping this, because all attention in the room was turned to us.