Page 47 of Rejected Broken Mate

I nodded my head. "Yeah, you can ask them as many as you want."

He beamed and then hurried up the stairs to his room. I looked back at my coffee and took another sip. I felt my shoulders relax a little and hoped the day went smoothly.

Twenty minutes later, we were leaving.

When we arrived at the fire station, everyone was having breakfast and coffee around the kitchen. Owen was cooking pancakes while the guys stood around. Michael stopped in front of me with wide eyes.

"Morning," I said, breaking the silence.

Everyone turned, looking at me before their eyes dropped to Michael. Owen smiled. "Morning, little man. We all hear you're hanging with us today."

He nodded his head, clutching his bag closer. He shifted on his feet, unsure of himself. "Mom said I could ask you guys questions," he said.

Miles patted a chair next to him, and Michael looked at me.

"Go ahead."

He moved quickly, rushing towards the chair and hopping on. Miles looked at me, and I gave him a small smile inresponse. I knew that they would be more helpful with Michael's questions than I ever could be.

"So, my mom said you guys are all shifters."

Owen looked at me for a moment before he looked back at Michael. "We are. What do you want to know?"

I turned and headed into my office. I found my phone had a couple of voicemails, and a small stack of paperwork was on my desk. I sighed when I heard footsteps behind me.

I turned, and Miles froze in the doorway, holding a cup of coffee. "You look like you could use a cup."

"Thanks," I said, reaching for it. "I had a cup, but I don't think it's going to be enough."

"Are you feeling better today?"

I wasn't. I was tired to the bone, and a headache was forming. I was anxious about what was going to happen since this was all new to me.

"I'll be fine," I said as I sat in my chair. "Is that all?"

Miles looked like he wanted to say more, but he didn't. I knew we still had a lot to discuss, but not today—not when I was a mess.

"No," he said, shaking his head. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay."

I gave him a smile. "Thanks. If you don't mind, I have a lot of work to catch up on."

Miles gave me a nod before turning and slipping out of my office.

I focused on work and managed to catch up on the calls I'd missed. I slipped into the kitchen to check on everyone andfound Miles, Owen, Lucas, and Wesley on the couch playing video games.

Michael sat next to Miles, laughing about something. They looked so similar as they leaned over, clicking away at the controls. My heart clenched, wondering how he would react if he knew he was sitting next to his dad and not a stranger.

"He's a good kid."

I jumped, finding Ayden standing a few feet away from me. He was pouring himself another cup of coffee, a soft smile on his face.

"Thank you for letting me bring him."

He nodded his head. "We all know the signs. The break of the pain before it comes back. It's best you keep an eye on him anyway."

I swallowed, looking back at Michael. I chewed on my lip.

"What is your plan when he does shift?" Ayden asked, stopping next to me.

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