After a one-night stand I had three kids novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158

“These new designs are amazing,” I tell Cevin as I go through the digital profiles he sent.

“Right. I love the purple shades for next season’s male line,” he agrees. “Everything is running smoothly on our end.”

“I know. I’ve been keeping tabs. Knight is letting me use his set up here and it has a shit ton of monitors I can use at once. Military grade stuff is kind of cool.”

“I think the people who put that thing together might have a problem with you using their high–performance equipment to make their mates look like pretty, pretty princesses,” he laughs.

“They shouldn’t. Their mates look like pretty, pretty princesses because of me.” I grin. “They’re very welcome.”

“You look a whole lot better than you did the last time we met up,” he comments. “Is everything going okay?”

“Knight thinks I make a good alpha,” I snort. “Me.”

“Why do you find that hard to believe?” he asks, not meeting my humor. He is serious, and that’s very rare for Cevin to be. He’s usually quick to crack jokes.

“What do you mean? I barely even know how to be a wolf. How am I supposed to lead people who have been wolves their entire lives? He thinks I should be the one to teach Aizen to take this step.”

“Phoebe, I speak from personal experience, but even when we thought you were just a mortal, you taught me more about myself than my upbringing in my pack did. You have the opportunity to do something great here. To help move some of our barbaric traditions move forward.

“I know the packs haven’t been great to you and the twins, Mama, but that’s only because they don’t know who you are. I do. You’re fucking amazing. You made me believe in myself when I couldn’t even look myself in the mirror because I was ashamed about disobeying orders and going against my family.

“You helped me become the person I am today, and I’m not the only one who feels that way. The transition went as smoothly as it did because ever, wanted you to come back. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you snap at anyone until you were absolutely done with someone; your patience is admirable. That’s what an alpha is, Phoebs. Just on a grand scale. A lot bigger than apologizing for your nearly feral boss holding back a wolf that snapped at everyone.”

“I thought she was just like that.” I laugh. “She was only ever nice to me.”

“Yup, because I think she always knew that you’d do the right thing even after you found out the truth. I think you should go to her packhouse before Luna Blake starts taking it apart. Maybe she’ll surprise you one last time with a love letter.”

“Shut up.” Guilt strikes my chest hard. “And don’t let Arnold hear you call her that. He’s insanely possessive of her.”

1 hadn’t had time to think about Xo being gone. Like Alpha Rizen, the last time I saw her, it wasn’t pleasant, and I did my best to try to avoid her as much as I could. If I’m being honest, if I had ever had a mother figure, it was her, I was a mess when she found me.

My ex burned all our shit when we broke up–even the car. I was being sued for property damage by the renters because my name was on the lease. I was working two jobs and attending school full–time. There was no way in hell I was ever going to pay what the landlord was demanding from me.

She taught me the business and the patience to do what I do now. I was impatient, and I didn’t want to know how to run a business. I wanted to design. I wanted to do things my way. But she changed that. She made me see that there was more. Xo was the first person to expect something from me. She made me want more than what I was willing to settle for.

I glance back when there’s a buzz at the door. It echoes loudly in Knight’s studio.

“What the hell was that?” Cevin laughs.

“Knight. He still hasn’t figured out that the sliding doors by the cars are doors.” I grin.

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Chapter 158

“Okay, well, it’s late for me. I’ll let you go. Thank you for helping me with all this. It’s not your job anymore, and you should be taking a break. I hear when females go into heat, it’s very painful.”

“I wouldn’t know. The last time Midnight was in charge. I’m glad that bitch didn’t get us pregnant.”

“It wouldn’t be too bad. You have two very well–behaved kids. What’s another one, really?” he smirks.

“Hanging up now.” I roll my eyes.

“Later, Phoebs. Be safe. I worry about you.”

I give him a nod before he hangs up. I stand and go to the door before Knight figures out how I’m getting in. I open the door to see him looking around.

“Hey,” I call after him.

“Are you okay?” he sounds flustered. “I was looking for a way inside. How the fuck do you get in withouth using this door?”

“Sweetie, we talked about this. You’re a little oblivious when it comes to me. That’s not on me. Do you see any other door?”

He looks around and sighs defeatedly.

“I know you don’t use the door. I put sensors on it, but I’ll figure it out eventually,” he says, coming over to me. “I felt your emotions shift. Are you okay?”

“Can you describe what you felt?” I laugh.

“It felt the way I did when I looked at my mom and pictured myself with my hands around her throat.” he reaches for me. “Or the first time I realized what I did to you when I walked away.”

“That’s called guilt, Hon.” I hug him. “And yeah. I was talking to Cev, and I realized what I did to Xo when I walked away. I mean, it’s not like she didn’t deserve it after what they did to Ayrie, but I guess I never got to thank her or show how much I appreciated her teaching me how to do all this. It even fooled you. You think I’m a good alpha.”

“There’s a lot more to what she did, Angel. You have no reason to feel guilty,” he pinches something off my cheek. “Eyelash. Especially, not like this..ou should be feeling like this because we’re on vacation, and all you can think about is work.”

“Oh, my god.” I laugh. “What have you been doing?”

“Come on. I’ll show you.”

“I should put my things away.”

“Will you put them away for the rest of our time here?” he smirks.

“Fine.” I agree.

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