Chapter 38
Alaria:
“Yes!” Ashton said, clapping his hands when he scored his first ‘goal‘ on me. I laughed and lifted him in my arms, hugging him to my chest. He kissed my cheek, and I purred in response before putting him down on the ground.
Enzo, who I knew was watching for the past five minutes, approached us. I took a step back, allowing the man to speak to his son. I didn’t want to allow him to talk to me nor did I want to give him the chance to do so. But I couldn’t do the same thing when it came to Ashton.
The kid was still his son, and if he was willing to be involved with him, I didn’t have the right to stop him from doing so. As long as he didn’t suggest separating the two of us or putting him in a room or house alone with Katherine, I didn’t mind.
“Hi,” Enzo said, getting on his knee in front of our son. Ashton looked at me, silently asking if he was allowed to speak to the ‘Alpha‘, and I nodded. Enzo looked at me, his eyes holding a small sense of amusement before he turned his attention back to Ashton.
“Hello, Alpha.” Ashton answered. Enzo looked at him, his eyes widening in surprise before he looked at me. “Do you want to play with me and mama?”
“I thought that you didn’t want to play with me before?” Enzo asked, shaking his head in question. Ashton looked at me for a second, and I smiled, wrapping my arms around myself as I looked at the two of them.
“Mama told me that it was rude to not play with someone because I was afraid of losing.” He said, and I looked away, chewing the inside of my mouth as I did.
“She did?” Enzo asked, looking at me. Ashton hummed in response.
“I also promised her that when I see you again, I will ask you to play. Do you want to play?” He asked, repeating his initial question.
“Do you want me to play with you?” Enzo asked, and Ashton nodded.
“I didn’t find Alonso. I wanted him to play with me too, but he was not at home yet. I think
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when he comes, we can play if mama says okay.” He said, looking at me. Enzo’s eyes met mine and I had to look away from him, not wanting to meet his gaze. The idea of being with him in one place was something that I never counted for, but now that I was, I found myself struggling to accept it. It was painful for me to do so.
“Do you like playing with Alonso?” Enzo asked, and Ashton nodded. His smile was bright, and that was when I chose to step back, giving them their privacy to talk while I sat in front. of the porch. This was something that I couldn’t offer him as his mother. His father’s presence was one that I regretted not
being able to give him, but I had no other option at that point, and I had to admit, if it were up to me, I wouldn’t have taken that as a chance
now.
“What are you doing alone with my husband?” Katherine asked from behind me. I looked over my shoulder, reminding myself that the woman was with child. I couldn’t risk speaking to her in a way that could risk her getting upset or annoyed. The last thing that I needed was to have her losing this child. At least, not in a way that she would be able to throw against me.
“You can ask your husband if you’re that annoyed. I was here with my son, and as far as I am concerned, he is the one who walked out to the garden.” I said, and she scoffed.
“He can go wherever he pleases, this is his home. You are the intruder here, and it is up to you leave and give him his space to take care of what he wants.” She said, and I laughed, turning to face her.
“I was here with my child, and I am not going to leave him by himself…”
“He won’t be alone. As you claim, he is Enzo’s son, and that means that he is going to be with his father. I doubt that this should be an issue to you. Unless, of course, he’s not his son and you’re just playing a game.” She said, and I took a deep breath, knowing to take a step back before things got out of hand. The woman was testing and playing me. She wanted to see where she could reach, when she could send me to my limit. One thing that she didn’t know was that I was not going to allow her–to do so. I wasn’t born into this world yesterday, and I knew, very well, how to deal with those who were like her.
“Not everyone is as manipulative as you are, Katherine.” I said, looking the woman dead in the eye. “And I think if Enzo doubts, ONE percent, that Ashton is his son, he would have asked for a paternity test. He didn’t, and that means that he knows, his wolf feels, and understands that Ashton can be no one else’s son. That is something that you don’t seem to be privileged, I believe.”
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“What does that supposed to mean?” She asked, and I smiled, taking a step back, knowing not to press on the topic. My message was already sent. If the woman was throwing accusations, it means that she went through them, and that was something that I understood.
“I am going to go and play with my son. If Alonso I back, he can feel free to join us.” I said, turning to leave. “I would invite you to join us, but you are pregnant, and you know, the last thing that I would want for you is to lose this child.”
“You wouldn’t care if I did.” She said, shaking her head at me. “So, don’t try playing that game with me. It won’t work.”
“You’re right, I wouldn’t.” I said, taking a step back. “But your husband will, and I am far too kind to want to see a father losing his child. No matter how much I may dislike him.”
“You…”
“Go inside, Katherine. I think that you’re looking a little pale.” I said, shaking my her. “Have a nice evening…”
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