Shattered by the Alpha Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 94

Chapter 79

Keith

My therapist’s words cut through the temporary haze, “Hearing all this, I think we need to start by building a stable mentality for you, Keith “I’d sought out Dr. Callister for his reputation in guiding troubled men and boys toward emotional balance. Taking this first step, I was determined to become a better man.

“I agree,” I nodded, my slight movement betraying a deeper resolve. It felt awkward, yet strangely liberating, to bare my mind to at stranger. Confiding in him meant exposing the tangled mess that had become my life the starting point for this fragile journey toward redemption

“We’re done for the day, I’ll see you on Thursday,” he stated with a gentle nod.

“And Keith?” he called out, his voice stopping me in my tracks. I turned, meeting his gaze.

“I hope you know that the first step towards becoming a better person is the urge itself,” he said, his words carrying the fragment of encouragement I desperately needed. I gave him a accepting nod before walking out the door.

Just as I stepped out of the building, my phone rang. My boss’s voice was urgent on the other end. “Keith, I need you to handle last minute work at the Mall Rogers is down with the flu and can’t manage it,” he spoke, without preamble, as soon as I answered.

“Got it,” I replied. “I’ll be there in Twenty.” I confirmed.

“Twenty it is,” He mumbles as I end the call and climb into my car and hurried back home to change.

With Karissa’s appointment still hours away, I threw myself into my work at the mall. My mind kept drifting to the upcoming appointment, about meeting our baby for the first time, hearing the tiny heartbeats.

As soon as my shift ended, I hastened out of the mall, eagerness to get back to my place and change driving me forward. The second I was home I shed my work clothes, replacing them with comfortable, worn jeans and a simple T–shirt.

Glancing at the clock, I calculated the time remaining before her appointment Plenty of time to get to her place and drive her to the doctor.

Karissa had texted me the address and I offered to drive because sensibly it would be unreasonable to take two cars, although she denied at first but then she agreed on my insistence, but I knew better than to be happy about it. She just wants to avoid drama and is a wise person

I should be ecstatic, and deep down, a part of me was I was going to be a father. Karissa, the woman I loved, was carrying my child, a dream I’d longed for to come true. Yet my regrets overshadowed everything, The happiness I’d envisioned was clouded by the harsh reality which was we weren’t together, hadn’t built a life, or even worked towards a second chance. The thought of becoming a father, once everything I wanted, now felt tainted by my mistakes.

I was about to leave the house when my sister blocked my path, her curious expression halting my rush

“Keith, I’m sorry,” she hollered sincerely. “I was wrong to butt into your business and try to replace Mom.” She sighed, her shoulders sagging. “I just care about you so much, and I wish I could’ve done a better job of being there for you.” With that, she wrapped her arms around me in a tight hug

I hugged her back, relief taking over. “I know you care about me, Maggie,” I said. “But what’s coming my way is my own doing, and I’m working on it. You’re the only one I can ask to trust me this time.” I assured her, my words muffled slightly by her tight embrace. She squeezed me harder, her unspoken understanding and support radiating off the gesture.

Maggie’s gaze turned affectionate, her smile tinged with memories. “You know, I’ve been looking at old pictures of Dad from his thirties… you resemble him so much” Her fingers gently stroked my hair, her eyes welling up with tears. Having been closer to him, Maggie’s bond with Dad was deeper, and I knew these memories still weighed heavily on her heart.

“I’ll be back a little late, so help yourself to dinner, okay?” I smiled. “If it’s not too late when I get back, I’ll cook something or we can order in. How about we watch a movie together like we used to when Mom and Dad were out?” I suggested, aching for those carefree nights. Maggie’s face lit up with a warm smile, and she nodded at me.

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“I’ll make us something,” she declared, her eyes sparkling with intent. I recoiled in mock horror.

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