A Broken Contract (Alpha's Secret Regret)

His eyes remained on the kid.

"You should be more submissive and agreeable now, don't you think?"

Then his eyes lifted and fixed on mine as he added,

"Be careful how you address my alpha around me OR anyone else!"

When he reached out to touch Alex's cheek affectionately, I pulled my son away from his touch.

He gave a gentle smile.

"You've had a busy day. I'll give him that excuse on your behalf. Let's say you couldn't go through it yet because of work. I'll pick it up in the morning!"

He started to leave as he waved at Alex and said with a sweet voice,This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"See you soon, young wolf."

My son waved back hesitantly, eyeing me to see if I approved.

Within minutes, the house was empty except for us, the guard, and Alex's new nanny.

I had to get ready to go see Avery, so I called a babysitter despite the fact that the nanny was still on duty.

If I would put my child under the care of a stranger, let it be someone I paid rather than the fancy half-wolf. This one was hired to care for Alex as a mother if I don't "behave." For that reason, I hated her. "Is there anything you need me to do for him, Miss James," the nanny asked.

I ignored her.

Taking Alex into his room, I locked the door and changed his clothes and freshened him up for the evening.

"Maya is on her way to stay with you. Mommy has to see Uncle Avery this evening," I told him.

"Maya and Janice will watch me?" he asked.

"Miss Janice would be here, but Maya will babysit you," I told him. "Be good, okay? And do what she tells you. I'll be back in a few hours.

***

At 7:02, I was sitting across the table from Avery at the restaurant. He listened to me as I gave him surface details about the last few days.

"I saw your father entering a law firm some time this morning," he said.

I tried to hide my surprise.

"I know something's wrong, Sara. I only wish you had called me when you thought they were going to take him away for good," he remarked.

"I didn't want to bother you. I don't want you to feel like I'm using you," I said.

"I wish you will bother me, Sara. You can use me, too," he replied, his tone soft and assuring.

When I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, he quickly straightened and cleared his throat before saying,

"But let's talk about us later. I spoke

to Mrs. Montgomery when I left your father's shop this evening. She specializes in family law, and she's got a good track record. I'll text her once we're through here. As long as we get there before 9:30, she agreed to be available.

"She'll advise you on that... agreement... he's trying to make you sign."

His brow creased like he was truly afraid for my sake.

"What is it?" I asked.

"You said his family is powerful. I'm worried that you're in for a serious fight with this guy. If only you'd let me in to help..." he sighed.

"I am letting you in, Avery. I'm here now asking for your help, aren't I?"

He took my hand into both of his across the table and squeezed.

"I'm really glad you reached out finally. I won't let you go through this alone, I promise."

I offered him a small smile, grateful to know and have someone on my side. It didn't matter if he was a

town.

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We ate dinner while chit chatting about different trivial things. Within an hour, we were done and leaving to see the lawyer.