Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 268 +25 BONUS After I ran upstairs to bring up my presents , we headed out .

We had decided to drive there together , but when we walked out of the building to get to Wendys van that her mom lent us , there was a limo waiting .

Everyone furrowed their brows until Brandon seemed to kick in .

Im sorry I didnt tell you .

I wanted it to be a surprise for your birthday .

He smirked as he opened the door , but I had a feeling he was lying .

Toya looked at me , and I just nodded .

She gave her thanks and slid in .

Sterling made his way out of the door , while everyone was sliding in with their dresses .

You know the pup didnt pay for this limo .

He leaned in to whisper .

I chortled as I gave a tiny nod .

Was it ? I trailed off with my question , tilting my head to look over my shoulder .

Sterling swallowed and then gave a single nod .

I figured .

Hes going to announce something today , isnt he ? Another single nod , but I could see the pain in his eyes .

I turned fully .

Hey , none of that .

I just know- He started , but I smacked my hand over his mouth .

I need my reaction to be genuine .

But I need you to know , no matter what happens today … You have become my family , and that isnt even going to change .

>> I saw relief in his eyes .

You dont deserve this , Amy .

Im sorry .

He hugged me again and this time it was tight .

He was worried about me .

Stay strong .

They want you to break .

Dont let them actually do it .

His whisper was super low , and I heard a step behind me .

I have to let them think they succeeded , or else it wont work .

I pulled back with a broad smile and a wink .

I raised my voice a little .

Thank you for always helping me when I needed it .

And protecting all of us here .

Im going to miss you .

Im going to miss you , too .

He smiled as he stepped away , then he went back into the building .

I turned back just as Brandon reached my back .

You ready ? Yeah .

I turned .

Yeah , just saying goodbye .

I headed back to the limo that I knew Rowan sent to make me feel a tiny bit good about the day .

Knowing he was going to ruin it I looked at Toya , her eyes held a knowing look , and her face was tight .

She knew something was going to happen .

Her eyes flicked to Brandon and then to me , and I shook my head .

This wasnt him .

Her face grew even more serious .

She knew what that meant , too .

I saw a lot of understanding bloom on everyones face .

They all caught the head shake .

Now everyone knew Brandon was lying , and this limo was bought by Rowan .

The man who had disappeared from my life , but had a pattern .

Any time he was going to announce something or do something that would hurt me .

He sent flowers when he was reopening the mate search .

It was on hold while he went through the council .

It took a year , but about six months ago the flowers showed up on my doorstep with a note .

Im sorry .

Was all it said .

Then again , about four months ago , he sent a gaming console .

Another note , another apology .

And then our news started broadcasting his dates with these women .

I was conveniently excluded , or should I say I wasnt selected to be one of the lucky women that he was going to publicly date .

I will say , that console got a lot of playtime , as the dates interrupted all human broadcasts .

So I sent a quick thank you email .

But other than that , its been radio silence .

I havent seen him since the night of my heat .

Which was honestly for the best .

We decided when we woke up to focus on ourselves and our pack .

I looked around at my friends and I smiled .

We wouldnt have made it this far if I had stayed focused on Rowan .

He did all of us a favour .

I settled back into my seat , and we were off .

I could feel the excitement in the air , a little cooler from my friends , but Brandon was on the edge of his seat .

Every one of us was watching him , and I could see it settle in all our 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 268 chests at the same time .

Hanna slid a card into my hand , and I looked at her .

Her eyes darted to Brandon and then back to me .

Not here .

Not now .

But this was something I would have to read .

I gave a tiny nod and slid it into my bag just as the car slid to a stop .

We were at the main building .

Brandon was the first to get out , and then we all followed .

We stepped out to a red carpet , complete with the news .

As soon as I stepped on to the carpet , a microphone was thrusted into my face .

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