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“He was good. He threw Cheerios all over the floor.”

True enough, I saw the little brown ringlets thrown haphazardly all over my purple rug under the dining table. My three-year-old could be a monster sometimes despite his cuteness. He was a little copy of me, and I knew I was in for a long adventure raising that child.

After the babysitter left, I locked the front door and leaned against it, shaking like a leaf.

I was certain Jack and his pack were working for the Royal Pack. They had to be.How else would they have found me?

Jack meant danger. No matter how hot he was.

Walking into Gabe’s room, I saw him sound asleep in his crib. His blond curls, a complete contrast from mine, framed his little face. His hair color was a reminder of the Royal Pack. His dad was one of the kings of Howl’s Edge. I watched him take little fast breaths on his side, cuddling his fluffy toy shark, which was squished underneath his tummy. I smiled and kissed Gabe on the cheek, being careful not to wake him up. I would do anything to protect my baby.

And that meant we had to move out of here.

I walked to my room, scavenging for a suitcase. I finally found one deep in the closet and started to throw underwear, bras, and baby clothes in it. I planned to go somewhere temporarily until the alpha pack got tired of looking for me, and then I’d return for the rest of my things.

It was the only way.

Four

VANESSA

The next morning, I woke up to a loud crash and a curse.

My heart pounding, I sat up in bed and heard noises coming from the living room.

Robbers.

I had to get to Gabe. Rushing out of bed, dizzy as hell, I ran across from my room into Gabe’s. Locking the door behind me, I saw him already jumping up and down in his crib. I still heard noises coming from the living room, and my heart pounded in fear.

I cracked the door open an inch.

“Get the hell out of my home!” I screamed.

Men’s laughter sounded in the living room. Furious, I closed Gabe’s door behind me and tiptoed into the living room. My heart stopped when I saw who was sprawled out on my beige couch.

It was Jack and his pack sitting in my living room. And my vase of flowers was broken on the floor.

“Sorry about that,” said the beta with the blond hair, scrambling to pick up the mess.

“Look who’s awake,” said Jack, smirking. His long legs stretched in front of him. The delta with the slicked-back brownhair and green eyes was also staring at me. I was suddenly self-conscious of my red silk pajama shorts and tank top. “Did you think you could hide from us? Especially after we know an omega is in town.”

“What’s so wrong with me staying here?” I asked, annoyed out of my mind.Why won’t they just leave me the fuck alone?I wanted to slap the smirk off Jack’s handsome face.

“It’s not safe for an omega to be here by herself,” said Jack. “Grab your things and your baby. We’re leaving now.”

“Don’t tell me what to do,” I said.

I was seething inside.

But I also craved being protected and taken care of by an alpha. Even though I had terrible experiences in the past with the Royal Pack, that was all I ever wanted. To be genuinely loved and protected for. But Jack was another alpha I had to watch out for, despite his devilishly handsome looks.

“We can do it the hard way then,” said Jack, raising his eyebrows at my rudeness. “I’ll have Liam here carry you to the car, and Ryan will bring your kid along. Easy peasy. Choose wisely.”

I quietly stalked off to Gabe’s room. He was crying now. He was afraid and alone while I was in the living room, fighting for our lives.

“I’m sorry, Gabey,” I muttered, carrying him into my arms and kissing his chubby red cheeks. “Shh, my love, it’s okay. Mommy’s here.”

Gabe sniffled and hiccuped, his tiny hands clutching at my shirt. “You left me,” he said, his voice trembling.

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