Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 180 1 looked at Toya and walked over to Rowan .

My king , is everything okay ? Toya gave a nod .

Im going to check out the rest of your new place .

She bowed really quickly and then left us in the entryway .

Sterling ? I looked down at my watch .

I dont know when everyone will get here .

Can you go check for me , please ? Of course , Alpha Amy .

Sterling also gave a bow and then turned and left .

Rowan looked after Toya before he turned to look down at me .

Are you going to tell her ? I nodded .

I feel like I need to .

Rowan took a big breath .

Okay .

Who else are you telling ? I want to make sure no one else has lost anyone .

That way you dont giver anyone hope , I hadnt even thought about that .

Hanna , Wendy , and Micca .

Who ? Rowan furrowed his brows .

Lopened my mouth , but I realized I didnt know what pack they were from .

Toya … I called out and Rowan laughed .

You dont know their packs ? Look , I met Hanna in the bathroom , but she is the short , unranked wolf from overseas .

Wendy is the secretarys daughter .

Micca is a small redhead from a neighbouring pack to Ninas Toyas pack was taken in by my father .

1 felt like I was forgetting someone .

Thora is the gamma from unranked wolves , but something about her doesnt sit right with my .

Toya walked out and I pointed .

Thora , I had forgotten Thora .

But just as I thought to call her over , I felt a punch to my gut .

She isnt to be included .

Thora ? Rowan furrowed his brows .

You are sure she said her name was Thora ? I nodded .

Black hair , blue eyes , beautiful .

I watched Rowans face darken .

Dont speak to her .

15 Why ? I wasnt going to anyway , but something about the way his face clouded over pushed me to ask .

She is a gamma in my pack .

He answered .

Her parents served my father before her passed , and I kept them on after .

Their daughter , Thora , grew into being a second gamma , but because her parents worked in my pack house , she was close to me .

Or she thought she was close to me .

Rowan wiped his face .

Im sorry .

I thought she got over this … obsession .

z What ? I laughed .

What does that have to do with me ? She probably heard things from Nina .

And decided you were close to me .

He grimaced .

Moving you here probably hasnt helped .

She knows I moved in here ? Rowan shook his head .

But this kind of thing doesnt stay under wraps for long .

He sighed .

My advice is to stay away from her as much as you can .

He wiped his eyes .

And for goddesss sake , tell her nothing +25 BONUS Chapter 180 I promise .

I will even command everyone to keep their mouths shut .

I offered .

Thank you .

He sagged against the wall and Toya walked off again .

Im wiped , but I wanted to check on you .

Everything is okay here .

He laughed .

Your things are outside your door , but things are okay ? I shrugged a shoulder .

The only people up here are us , and I trust us .

I smile as I watch the words land .

Thank you for trusting me .

Of course .

You are my king .

Rowan cut me a look .

Thats not w what I meant .

I know , and I didnt mean it either .

But I have to poke at you some way .

I smiled and walked closer .

How are you doing ? Im fine .

He answered automatically .

I focused on the air around us and I felt a barrier snap into place .

Its just us .

I grabbed for his hand .

How are you really doing ? Rowan looked down at our hands clasped together and then back to me and I watched his facade break .

His shoulders slumped and his face fell .

I watched his eyes take on this haunted look .

Not great .

Talk to me .

I stepped closer and wrapped my arm around his , leaning against his shoulder .

I didnt even think of it , but I also did this with my dad , with Ronnie .

I could hear Rowan draw in a breath and then let it out slowly .

I failed them .

They are dead because I havent figured everything out yet , and telling everyone today that everyone they love is completely gone .

I heard him swallow .

I just failed them .

And now I have to go on and face these people like this is completely normal .

I tightened my arms around his .

In our world , it is .

I looked up at him and I swore I could see tears fighting to spill over , but in one blink , they were gone .

You havent falled anyone .

You were handed a tangled mess when you were a child .

And you have been stuck trying to figure it out since then .

I know today was hard , but no one can accuse you of not understanding what they feel .

He looked at me .

This mess started with you losing not just your family , but your entire race .

No one has lost more than you .

You havent failed .

And I wont let you .