53 Ahead Of Them

~Winter~

I knew Noah and Sebastien would do anything not to spend time with their father. I could tell their relationship from how they acted toward him in the garden.

Telling them to go and that we would go home when we were done left them no room to avoid their father.

Also, I knew Mary and Joyce were out to get Summer and me, so it would be wise to remain ahead of them.

I went to the office and found Mary on the computer. She shook when she saw me, and I smiled.

"You won't find any evidence to burn on that computer. I wasn't born yesterday, you know," I said, winking at her.

I looked at where the liquor was in the office, and for the first time, I did not feel the need to reach for the bottle.

I was at peace. I guess the thought of saying goodbye and ending things with Noah never sat well with me, no matter how I tried to fool myself, but I was glad we had crossed that bridge. The thought of having a second chance mate, was thrilling.

I thought of the things Brandon sa