Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 527

I looked down at my hands, still covered in blood. “I didn’t touch the other body. I was focused on Cass.” I looked at Rowan. “Did you?”

He frowned. “I was going to, but then something happened and I just smelled death, and listened for a heartbeat.”

“What happened?” My dad prodded.

“Nothing…” Rowan frowned.

My dad chuckled. “Something felt off, because something was off. The ‘body’ was probably Aurora still alive, and using magic to confuse you.” Rowan growled, but my father patted his shoulder. “Don’t get upset. The bitch is good at what she does.” He turned back to his office. “Get cleaned up and come back to my office.”

“Why?” I called out. I wanted to stay here, just in case Cass changed her mind about wanting someone with her.

“Because I have an idea. And it might be good enough to stop the war from even happening.” That caught everyone’s attention.

“Tell us.” Rowan stepped closer, but my dad waved his hand.

“I’ll mull it over until you two get cleaned up.” He wrinkled his nose. “You two stink of magic and death, and neither is a good thing right now. You are upsetting the wolves here, and we have enough of that going on already.” He turned and walked away. He looked over his shoulder. “I’ll have food brought up. And a good bottle of whiskey. Go get clean.” His words were command free, but I heard the order for what it was.

“Fine.” I grabbed Rowan’s hand and turned to Greyson. “If she needs anything, let me know and I will get it for you.”

He nodded. “Actually…”

I jumped at the chance. “What?”

He looked down. “Can you ask if I can be excused from duty? I want to stay with her.” He looked down. “I don’t want to shirk my duties, but my mate needs me.”

Rowan patted his shoulder. “You don’t even have to ask. We will get it straightened out, but you watch over your mate.” Greyson nodded and turned back to the door.

We walked back to my room, and unlike this morning’s shower, it was straightforward. “Jump in first. That way, when I’m showering, you can dry your hair.” Rowan kissed my temple as he heated the water.

“Keep talking like that, and I might just mate you for life.” I smirked as I slapped his butt, earning a chuckle.

“Promise?” He smirked as he pulled back. “Jump in. I want to know your father’s plan.”

“Yeah…” He looked away and I reached up and kissed his cheek.

“You are adorable.” I grabbed some clothes and turned back to him.

He grabbed my hand. “I don’t want you to think that I am pushing my way in, I just…” He sighed. “Now that I have you, I don’t want to be away from you.” He looked down, and I could tell he was worried I was going to reject him.

I cupped his face. “I never want to be without you ever again.” His head snapped up.

“Really?”

I snorted. “Yes.” I patted his cheek. “Get dressed.” My stomach growled. “I’m hungry.”

He chuckled and pulled on some clothes. “Yes, ma’am.” He got dressed and then we left. We walked hand in hand to my father’s office. I expected to see all the alpha’s waiting, but it was only Ronnie and my father waiting for us.

There were four plates on his desk with the chairs pulled up around it. “Come in.” My father’s voice called out as we reached the door. “We have a lot to talk about.”