Jaxson
Everything used to be easy. I had it all. The perfect wife. A beautiful baby boy. The Alpha title. And then, in one night, my happiness was taken from me. Sadly, my wife didn’t make it. So, now, here I am. A single dad trying to make it in the world while juggling my Alpha duties.
The rogues have been getting worse. They’ve been sniffing around the edge of my territory, so I've been more on edge. They won’t touch my son. I can remember my wife's last words to me as she lay dying. She told me to take care of our little boy, and to go on with my life. She wanted me to move on from her, and find my mate. She knew we weren't mates, but was okay with it. I loved her with all my heart, but if she wanted me to move forward I would for her.
My beta, Cole, is worried about me. He’s constantly asking how I’m doing. I always respond that I’m fine, but in reality… I’m not. My family checks on me all the time. I just wish they would leave me the fuck alone, and let me be. I know they mean well, but sometimes it annoys me.
When Gabriel's mother passed, the unmated females started trying to pursue me. They are beautiful women but don't appeal to me. Truth be told, I just want what's best for my son, and that’s not getting with any of those women.
Natalia, my sister, walks into my office and sighs when she sees the bottle of whiskey. “I've found someone to take care of Gabriel. Her name is Lana, and she needs a safe place to stay.”
I picked up the bottle and took a swig, letting the burn ease the hole in my heart. “Protect her from what, Natalia? Is this the same girl that you brought to dinner once or twice?”
Lies.
Nothing but a goddamn lie.
My wolf has been riled up ever since meeting her.
Those fucking eyes.
That hot body.
Those tits.
An ass I’d love to spank.
I remembered exactly who she was. Her long brown hair came down to her curvy breasts, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off of them. My tongue slides over my bottom lip as I think back to how damn sexy she was.
She nods as she takes Gabriel in her arms, “Yes. She's got an ex stalking her. You need someone to take care of Gabriel, and she needs a place to stay. So it's a win-win situation. Jaxson you can trust her.”
You can do this, Jaxson.
It's just helping out a girl.
She’s repaying me by taking care of my son.
“Tell Lana to come for dinner, and bring her belongings. I'll get her settled in.”
My sister wastes no time taking out her phone, calling her friend.
Please, don’t be a mistake.
My wolf has been itching to come out all day, but I can't until tonight. I've been drowning in paperwork since this morning, and I've got to meet Lana at dinner. A knock at the door brings me back to reality.
My beta stands in the doorway and clears his throat. “There's a Lana here to see you.”
Damn, I thought she wasn't coming until dinner.
Straightening the papers on my desk, I nod at him. “Send her in.”