A Broken Contract (Alpha's Secret Regret) novel Chapter 24

As Meg made her way to the ceiling to the waiting chopper, she told herself to look on the bright side, too. Today, for the first time ever, she get to ride in one of the Reign’s helicopters.

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Sara POV

Thirty minutes after Nick and I talked, I was back at our house and getting Alex’s favourite toys and clothes. I packed some of my clothes, too.

“I don't understand any of this?" My dad protested. "You said he didn’t want you or the child, yes? Now he's practically asking you to live with him?”

“I don't understand either and it doesn’t matter, dad” I replied. “We can’t win a fight with him on this. So if staying under the same roof is the only way I get to keep my son, I have no other choice.”

“I know that, Sara. I’m just… worried about you,” he sighed. "I don't want him... near you!"

“There’s no other way for now. Nothing’s changed except my address,” I assured him. “Please... come with me. Alex is asking of you and Nick said you’re welcome to visit.”

“You just said nothing has changed. Tell Alex I’ll see him tomorrow after school. I can’t be anywhere near that arrogant, dishonorable jerk without throwing a punch. You know what happens if I dare it.” He shook his head. “I’m sorry, Sara.”

“It’s okay. I understand. Alex and I will see you tomorrow evening.”

Soon, I was back on the road and speeding towards Rain resort when my boss called.

"I kinda knew you won't be in today," he said.

I didn't know how to respond. When we got into the car to head back yesterday, I'd known that my boss could tell that Nick and I had history. He's held little Alex many times, so I'm not surprised that he knew that he's the boy's father. He wouldn't miss the resemblance. I wasn't ready to talk about this with him or anyone else. I only picked his call to offer an excuse for not being at work.

“I had a really bad headache this morning. I was going to call soon, I’m so sorry.” It was easier to lie for now. My phone hadn’t been with me and thoughts of work had been far from my mind all morning.

“Jane has been calling you. Lori, too, and everyone else. Your dad said you’d get back to us soon,” he replied.

“Yes, I was going to.”