Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 84

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Chapter Eighty–Four

We pulled up to the house, and I took a breath. I didn’t want to be here, but I knew I had to be. I had to face everything that was done. Even if it hadn’t happened yet, new, given the chance, they would do it again. Brandon was a foolish man that was easily swayed. And Shannon would kill just to get what she wanted, and that just happened to be my inate.

A pathetic mate at that. Nix’s voice whispered in my mind and I snorted. Ronnie looked over at me with a lifted

brow.

“Nix just said something funny.” I took another deep breath.

“You have to see this through.” Ronnie’s voice was quiet.

“I know.” I take one more minute before I step out of the car. Before I could do much more, my mom was jumping

into my arms.

“I missed you so much, baby.”

“I missed you too, mom.” I pulled away and smiled. “Let me at least get fully out of the car.”

My mom scoffed and hugged me tight again. “I came out to warn you.” Her words were whispered into my Brandon and the Alpha are here. They are certain you are mates and won’t leave until it’s confirmed.”

ear.

I pulled back with a smile plastered on my face. “Okay. Let me be free. I need to grab my stuff.” I pushed away what she just told me and I trusted that Nix and Megan wete keeping their focus on my changed scent. It had become second nature now.

We have it covered. Megan’s voice cut through the worry.

“Ainsley, can I have a word?” Ronnie’s voice was a little shaky, but my mom froze. This was the first time since I could remember that Ronnie even spoke my mother’s name, nevermind speaking directly to her.

She used to speak to him when I was younger, but he remained quiet and stoic. But something has shifted. And I think she realized it. Her eyes darted to mine and I think she saw the truth there, and she nearly crumpled.

“Yeah.” Her voice was tight, but she nodded and stepped away from me.