Chapter 37

I woke up as I felt as though my head would explode. I realized that I was back in the apartment above Hunter's garage. I went into the bathroom and as I passed the countertop, I noticed the object I had hoped was a nightmare.

The pregnancy test I had bought secretly stared back at me and was glaringly positive. As my mind raced on how that was possible, I thought back to when Jayden attacked me on set. I never dreamed that he had gotten me pregnant, especially since I tried to prevent it with medication soon after.

I was so beyond upset that I began laughing uncontrollably. I threw the test into the trash can aggressively as I tried to force it to be negative.Time seemed to speed up as I looked down to see my phone in my hands and Cam's text to answer my question. I smirked in order to fight back tears as he informs me that is doctor would not even consider an abortion to save the child from this chaos.The doctor believed that there was no way to aboard the child of destined partners.

My mind began spinning as I felt as though I was losing control. It was not enough to hide anymore. I have to run. For the safety of my loved ones, I need to run and leave behind everyone. Hopefully, by running from him, this child will be saved from that Alpha. Jayden's face suddenly came in front of my face and I jumped with a scream.

I sat up out of bed while trembling. It had been a long time since I had that memory play back to me. I hated myself for ever thinking of getting rid of what ended up to be Jayden's two children. I would never give up those two now. Even though they look just like him, I would never hate them.

Even though my thoughts at that time were out of desperation and fear for their safety, I should never have thought of getting rid of them. It is not their fault who their father is. I looked to the clock and realized I needed to wake the kids soon so that I can inform them of the change in our lives happening today.

I went in to the kid's bedroom and fought back the urge to cry as I thought about what horrible thing I nearly did to them. I immediately went over and gently rubbed Archer's back until he gained consciousness.

He grumbled something before yawning and I couldn't control myself. I hugged his little body against mine as tightly as possible without hurting him. "Momma?" He asked in a whisper of concern. "What's wrong?"

I fought back my tears as I let go of him and looked to his face with a sweet smile. "I just wanna remind you how much I love you. You're the best things that ever happened to me."

"You're being silly," Archer said with a smirk before hopping off the bed and going over to his pile of clothes I had gotten out last night.

I went over to Ashley's bed and rubbed her back gently. As she gain consciousness I latched onto her also but all she did in return was latch back on to me. She never asked why, but just knew it was what I needed.

"I love you baby," I whispered into her ear and she kissed my cheek.

"I love you too, Momma," she replied with a sweet smile before I let her go. She joined her brother over at the dresser and began getting ready for school.

I went out to the kitchen and made toast for them while making coffee for myself. Per usual, I went outside to smoke on the porch. I was surprised to see Lamar was already there with a goofy smile on his face.

"Morning," he called as I went over and leaned on our shared railing beside him.

I pulled out a cigarets and lit it before looking over to him. "It's sudden, but I wanted to let you know that we're moving."

His eyebrow rose slightly before he sighed, "that's fast. Why didn't you tell me before?"

I watched his face as I replied, "I didn't know to last night. A friend of mine is really worried about me getting jumped a few days ago. He offered to let us stay for free at his guest house."

"That's a deal too good to pass up," he replied. "But I am gonna miss you guys."

I nodded, "we're going to miss you too, but we will try to come visit if we can."

"What about the brat?"

I smiled slightly, "he's coming too. My friend is very understanding and knows that it would make me upset if he didn't come a long."

"So this friend," Lamar said as he gave air quotes, "is he one of your customers?"

I look to him before looking away, "that's where we met but he has become a friend over the years. It is nothing but platonic between us now."

"He knows that you have a mate you refuse to ever forget about?"

I nodded, "he said that I remind him of one of his old family members and just wants to help us out. He's a good guy."

"Well, I wish you nothing but happiness for you and the kids."

I took the cigarette out of my mouth of for kissing his cheek, "you're a good man. Any lady will be lucky to have you." I chuckled slightly, "let me know if you need a reference to tell a woman that you're good with kids."

He laughed lightly before we both looked over to the door as Archer and Ashley moved around in the house. "I gotta go tell them," I whispered before stomping out my cigarrette.

He nodded with a sweet smile before I left him and shut the door. I went over and grab the toast and coffee before bringing the toast of the kids. I sat down with my cup across from them and gave them a sweet smile.

"So I have some news," I stated as they both look up up to me while eating. "We're going to be moving today." They both froze and looked to me with shock. "After what happened to me a couple nights ago, one of my old friends has asked us to move in with him. He lives in a really safe part of town and has a guesthouse he is going to allow us to have for ourselves."

Ashley's eyes filled with tears as she threw down her toast. "But what about Chase?!" she yelled and we all looked as Chase came out of the bedroom dressed for the day.

"Don't worry Ash," he said with a smile towards her as he sat down next to me. "I'm coming too. Your Momma even made it so you don't have to change schools. I think this will be really fun for all of us."

I mouthed thank you to him as he gave me a slight nod. "We will be moving when you guys get back from school. Everything will come with us so you don't need to worry. All you have to do is get excited that we are moving into a really nice house in a really safe neighborhood where there is a lot of other kids that can play with you."

They both stood up in their chairs and began jumping up and down while squealing. I laughed as I looked at Chase and he smiled kindly towards me.

"Okay, okay," Chase called to them, "let's get to school. Your Momma needs to pack." He leaned over and gave me a peck on the cheek.