Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 278 Carl looked up at her .

Leeway ? How ? Whats leeway ? Carly sat up against Carl , still clinging to him , but grasping on to the tiny thread of hope she was being handed .

Leeway , my girl , means the goddess looks away when I nip down here to see my girl here .

She leaned over and I felt the ghost of her lips on my forehead .

When something like this happens , Carl .

The goddess looks the other way when , say , someone calls for you .

How is this possible ? Hanna looked at me , and then back at my grandmother .

She smiled up at my friends .

You know of her magic .

The girls nodded , but Erubus stayed still .

I saw the tiny smile that sprang to her lips as her eyes landed on him .

Well , Amy sacrifices a tiny amount of magic to call for me , and another to help me come to this plane .

She waved her hands at me .

When she needs me , I come .

Do you know what that means , little one ? Carly shook her head as my grand mother dropped to her knees beside me .

She raised her hands to hold Carlys face .

It means that when you are really sad , and you need to see your daddy .

Amy can call him here for you and the Moon Goddess , in her understanding , will allow him to come to you .

So even if he is gone , even hundreds of years from now , if you need him … Amy will bring him here for you .

Carly closed her eyes and tilted her head .

I cant feel you .

No baby , you cant .

Im not physically here .

But thats just one aspect of love , right ? Physical touch .

You will see your daddy , speak with him , get advice from him .

I swallowed past the lump in my throat .

Even have him at important points , like your mating ceremony .

Or to meet his grandchild .

Carls eye snapped to mine .

Swear it .

I could see the pleading in his eyes .

This was something he could never experience without me , but now it was an option .

One he never had .

Please , swear it to be true .

That I can come back for her .

I swear it .

I rubbed my hand against his cheek .

I will make sure you are there for everything .

He shuddered and his breathing became a rattle .

But I want him with me every day .

Carlys voice was a whisper as she laid back down next to him and he hugged her to his chest .

I know , baby .

My answer wavered as my vision blurred .

I laid my other hand on her head , and I looked up at my grandma .

Im not ready .

She smiled .

Just like he said .

Get ready , my love .

She kissed me again .

Then she turned to Erubus .

And you … get your head out of your ass .

And think for yourself .

You are a grown ass man .

Grow some balls .

You father would be ashamed of you .

He flinched at her words , and she softened .

Youre a good boy .

She looked at me and she leaned into me .

Listen to him when the time comes .

Youre allowed to be mad .

Youre allowed to be throw down , punch out , viciously pissed .

But once you calm yourself , listen to the boy .

He has his reasons .

I stared up at her , and her eyes furrowed .

Giove me your word , love .

1 I will .

I promise .

She nodded and then she was gone .

I looked at Erubus , and I watched as he decided .

He came closer to me .

We have kept too many secrets from each other .

His words were filled with hurt , but he was right , so I just nodded .

He closed his eyes .

Remember your promise .

What are you even talking about ? But before Erubus answered , Carl started to cough again .

I turned back to the two in my lap .

Carly pulled away and started to cry .

+25 BONUS Chapter 278 Dont leave me , daddy .

Please .

I promise to be a good girl .

Ill eat my veggies and go to bed when you tell me .

Just stay .

She wrapped her arms around Carl , but was staring at me .

Then he echoed Erubuss words .

Remember your promise .

His breathing slowed and then stopped .

Daddy .

Carly pulled back , but his eyes were fixed on mine .

The light behind them faded and then , in the fading light , his heart stopped beating .

Daddy ! No daddy , come back .

His arms slipped from around Carly , and she struggled to keep his arms wrapped around her .

Coem back .

I heard a curse , and then a soft whisper .

Im going to fucking kill him .

From Toya .

But Carl was gone .

Five sets of knees hit the ground as I threw back my head and released my mourning howl .

My friends all joined , and then a tiny voice joined ours .

We sang to the rising moon about the man , the father we just lost .

Then Carly was in my arms , sobbing .

Its okay pup .

I got you .

I whispered into her hair , as I looked back at my friends .

My people .

Only to find a set of familiar eyes staring back at me .

Let me explain .

He pleaded .

But I just stood , rage burning in my belly .

I turned , Carly clutched to my chest as I walked back to the cabin , my friends trailing behind me .

Leaving Rowan alone with Carls body .