Third Person POV‘That’s it,’ Vera thought.Vera always wanted a mom.Her dad tried. But he was always kind of awkward with emotions. He tried to make up for it by getting everything she ever wanted. She liked them.Yet…no toys or pretty dresses could fill that void.Vera loves her dad…but Vera had
The call with auntie Dena went nearly the same. Vera threatened and cajoled. Patti pleaded tearfully.Until they finally heard her sigh and mutter. “I can’t believe I’m doing this.”“I can’t tell you what happened. You’ll have to ask her yourself. Patti…do you remember the old playground near Rosewo
Nan’s POVAnother day of job hunting…another day of disappointment.I looked all across town. Rising early to catch the bus. My breakfast was an underripe apple and bowl of cereal.I was on my feet all day. Searching out any job I could find. Waitress…dishwasher…maid…anything.Only to be met with de
I shake my head.“But mom-” Vera begins to whine.I lightly tap her nose. “Ah, ah. What don’t you tell me why you are here?”“We’re here to bring you home.” Patti answers.“What?” I say stupidly.“You’re our mom. Mom’s and daughters should live together. We won’t go back until you come home.”Hearin
Lionel’s POVI listened to the audio files again and again.Searching for any hint of deception. A slip of tongue…a lilt to her voice…words that hinted at previous plans. Something that would either put my doubts to rest or prove them right.I thought I caught hints of anger in her voice. A tightnes
It is only a studio apartment. But somehow Nan’s mattress laying innocently on the floor makes it seem so much bigger around her small space. As if she is surrounded by emptiness.The thought makes my guilt churn uncomfortably.My guilt only worsens as I listen to her try and downplay her struggles
Nan’s POV“But regardless…we can never be together. I will never be your pack’s Luna.”It kills me to say this to him.It was true that I missed him. No matter how much I tried to convince myself I didn’t. Or to hide my hurt behind anger.I missed Lionel. I missed our friendship. I missed being able
I wanted to hold her to me. To beg her to confide in me. To know what thoughts put that look on her face.But that was not currently my place to do.I swore to myself that it would be soon.Despite what she said…I knew we were meant to be mates. Our last night together was enough of a confirmation f