Shifted Fate Novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 279 Chapter 279 Amy … Toya followed me into the house , but Carly pulled her head up .

She pointed at the wall beside the door .

Daddy said your friends would need robes , so we have them up and waiting for them .

Her little voice was barely above a whisper as I kept walking .

They would figure it out .

I headed directly upstairs .

I wasnt exactly sure where I was going , but I knew I didnt want to deal with that man right this second .

Anyone really .

But I was in charge of this little girl now , and she needed me .

I hit the landing and stared into each room .

There were so many bedrooms up here .

What the hell .

Daddy said we would need the rooms until everything settled down .

Your friends are going to be here with us until you find your way .

Until I find my way .

My stomach clenched .

Carl saw all of this .

He knew exactly how he was going to die and he prepared for it all , fully knowing it would never be long enough with his daughter .

Which room is your bathroom ? I looked and found none in the hall .

Daddy made bathrooms attached to my room and his … yours .

The other bathroom is downstairs .

Then , as if all that was too much , she started crying again .

Her new reality sinking in .

I closed my eyes , holding her closer to my chest .

Okay .

Its going to be okay .

I headed to her room , a bubblegum pink room with princess curtains .

Your room is beautiful .

Your daddy wanted to make sure you knew exactly how much he loved you .

I looked around the room and stopped when I saw a glass box stuffed full of letters .

The one on top addressed to Carly , for your seventh birthday .

I felt my stomach sink .

She was only six .

Her sobs got me moving again .

I kicked out the door and crouched down with her still in my arms .

I turned the bath on and made sure the temperature was perfect , then I waited for it to fill , adding bubbles to make it a little more comforting .

Come on , baby girl .

Time for a bath .

Her sobs continued as I pulled her from my chest .

I kissed her head and helped her into the tub .

As soon as she hit the water , it turned pink , and I cursed .

How had I not thought of that ? I pushed on .

I grabbed a cup from the tub lip and I poured cups of warm bubbly water over her curls .

Her blonde hair and dried a dark rust color from the blood .

There was a knock on the door , and it swung open .

Toya , freshly washed in a robe , stood in the door .

The girls are all taking a shower downstairs .

We found the robes she told us about .

I nodded as I poured more water into her hair .

Then I grabbed the shampoo .

I gave a tiny smile when the scent hit me , strawberry , just like I loved to use .

We will go back to using it again once all of this is all said and done .

Nix spoke up for the first time since I pushed forward .

I miss it .

Megan agreed , but she stayed back .

Our pup needs you right now , Amy , not us , Her voice was soft , but her words struck a chord .

Our pup .

She was ours now .

Her father had joined her mom and I was all she had left .

And my wolves accepted her instantly .

Tears welled up in my eyes .

Thank you .

I sent back to them but they just shook their heads .

Foolish girl , she was meant to be ours .

Cant you feel it ? Nix came a bit closer , and Megan joined her .

I felt them reach out to Carly , and her sobs quieted a little .

I can do this .

Toya nodded towards her in the tub , but I shook my head .

I think … My words faded .

I know .

We need this .

All of us I looked over my shoulder and Toya nodded .

Hes still outside .

Her words were soft .

Chapter 279 +25 BONUS And there he can stay .

My words held a bite .

I closed my eyes as I scrubbed the shampoo through Carlys hair .

You gave a promise .

Toya leaned against the door frame .

I let out a deep sigh .

And I gave a nod .

She said I could be angry .

And I am .

Toya nodded .

But … She stared at me with knowing eyes .

But when Im less angry , I will listen .

I gave my word .

I looked at her again .

But that doesnt mean it is going to be anytime soon .

She snorted out a laugh .

Ill send him away .

I nodded once more than rinsed out the shampoo .

Okay baby girl .

We need to drain this yucky water and start fresh .

I pulled the plug and watched as the rusty water drained away .

She looked up at me with swollen eyes .

Hes gone .