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Chapter 17 Chapter Sixteen FREDA WHITLOCK “Mommy!” Francisco screamed as he ran the length of the backyard with a cape waving behind him. I smiled. “Be careful, Superman,” I called and the proud look on his face made Lyra and I laugh. “Is he asleep?” I turned my attention back to what Lyra and I … Read More “Mates 17” »
Chapter 16 KAIDEN STIRLING I stared down at the pile of papers that were sitting on the table in front of me. I could not focus. had tried hard, and I tried taking a walk to calm myself and my agitated wolf, but I could not focus for the life of me. I groaned and … Read More “Mates 16” »
Chapter 15 FREDA WHITLOCK “Freda…” My stepmother said the signature sickly sweet tone she used when she was not pleased with something but could not control it. “I told you she was here yesterday,” Safiya said, folding her hands to her a small frown. I gulped and looked over at Lyra. She had a fake … Read More “Mates 15” »
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 … Read More “Mates 14” »
Chapter 13 FREDA WHITLOCK “I’ll be right back. I need to get something from the car,” I told Lyra who was paying all of her attention to Cisco. He had been trying to figure out how to play a color matching game on the iPad and he had not found his way so Lyra was … Read More “Mates 13” »
Chapter 12 FREDA WHITLOCK When I returned to the ward twenty minutes later, Francisco was scribbling some things down on a paper that Lyra had gotten him. She knew he liked to draw: “I didn’t tell him you were coming,” Lyra whispered. We now had some time to bond since Cisco was busy. “Yeah? Why?” … Read More “Mates 12” »
Chapter 11 FREDA WHITLOCK I took a deep breath and unlocked the door before I climbed out of the car. It was noon and I needed a breath of fresh air before I would fully drive into the pack environment. “Mom? Are you okay?” Francisco asked and I noticed the worry in his tone. We … Read More “Mates 11” »
Chapter 10 FREDA WHITLOCK “Me neither,” Lyra spoke with a softness that almost melted my chest. Seeing her through the phone was different from seeing her physically and I had just realized that. I had missed her. Her comforting scent, her warm hands, her sweet embrace. I could not wait to hold her. I had … Read More “Mates 10” »
Chapter 9 FREDA WHITLOCK “Mommy, can I just get my dessert?” Francisco asked in a manner that was so polite, my heart ached at the fact that I was about to refuse. “Oh no baby, that’s not healthy. You have to finish your food and veggies first,” I said in the most gentle manner I … Read More “Mates 9” »
Chapter 8 FREDA WHITLOCK I bit my lip as I pushed the last of mine and Cisco’s luggage into the trunk of my SUV and then slammed it shut. I let out a heavy sigh and wiped my face with the back of my hand. This was going to be hard. It was going to … Read More “Mates 8” »