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and see things stronger. Meaning they needed a little bit more space if they want their privacy.
Pat walked out of the house as soon as they pulled into the driveway. She was smaller, a little
more round than most wolf females, and usually looked as fierce as any werewolf mama. She gave
them a weak smile and held the door open as they walked through. Once inside, she gave the each
warm hugs, and Bay settled into hers. It was times like these she missed her mom most of all. Though
her mom had never been very strong, due to the fact that she had felt broken inside, she had still been
stronger than most, based on the fact that she had survived as long as she had.
I'm glad you're okay, Bay, Pat said as soon as they walked into the living room.
Bay gave a small smile and nodded. I'm so sorry, Pat.
Pat gave Bay another hug, letting this one linger. It's not your fault.
She didn't quite believe that, but she let it pass.
Okay, Mom, I'm going to leave now, but I'll be back soon as I can. Bay said she could help you
with the texts if you wanted to keep your mind off things. He leaned down and brushed a kiss on his
mom's forehead then did the same to hers. She blinked but didn't say anything. The spot tingled where
his lips had touched.
As he walked out the door without another word, she watched him and tried not to let the tug on
their mate bond mean anything. Every touch and familiar feeling of their bond reminded her that she
wanted him and he didn't want her. His off-and-on-again thing wasn't working for her. Somewhere
deep inside she d always held the belief that, because of their mating, he could maybe love her, but he
couldn't. He still loved Anna, and Bay didn't think anything would change that.
Bay? Is everything okay? You look like you're lost in your thoughts. Pat had opened an ancient-
looking text, its paper cream and worn.
She shook her head and tried to temper the energy that wouldn't go away. I'm fine, just
pregnant.
Pat looked at her stomach and gave a watery smile. I'm really happy you're here. Really.
Bay gave her a smile, telling her she didn't quite believe her.
Pat hiccupped up the chuckle. I guess I can't fool you, huh? I m so sorry, Bay. We are blessed
that you are going to give us another grandchild, never mistake our cautiousness with hatred. We just
weren't expecting you.
Bay gave a nod but kept quiet, knowing the other woman needed to speak her mind. After all,
this was the Alpha female of the Pack.
Pat gripped her hands, the strength radiating from the other woman. Don't mistake me. I want
you to be my daughter-in-law. You are Adam s mate, no matter what he says. I know you have a long
way to go in finding out who you are and what you are to each other, but no matter what, we're here
for you. I want you to be our daughter-in-law. I do.
Pat took a deep breath, and fear clenched Bay s stomach at what the other woman was about to
say.
Anna was such a part of our lives. She was the first marriage in our family. And she was going
to give us our first grandchild. When we lost her, it was as if the Pack lost the thing that made us
whole and we became blurred. It'd taken a long time, but we were finally moving on. My sons were
getting married, and I was getting grandchildren. And Adam broke again. And I didn't know why.
Bay refused to cry or show any emotion. She had known she wasn't worthy. She had known it
would hurt this much.
We want you with our family, Bay. Adam does too. He just needs to let go of his past.
You know he can't do that. Anna is with us every moment of every day.
The other woman nodded. I know. And that may be my fault. I let him stew and mourn for so
many years. I don't think he knows how to pull himself out of that.
He's a grown man. It was not your fault then, and it's not your fault now. He lost his mate.
Throwing in another mate on top of that isn't going to help matters. I know he doesn't want me. You
don't have to try to make me feel better.
Pat shook her head then dabbed her eyes with a tissue. You re pack. You need to remember that.
We re not just going to let you go. You're holding one of our members within you. Remember that.
Is that a warning?
Pat leveled her gaze at her, and Bay lowered her own. I know you are the daughter of Caym,
and that his blood runs through your and Adam's child. But I also know that you came for protection,
not to hurt us. I am, at least, that much a judge of character.
Relief spread through her as Pat confirmed Adam s thoughts.
You didn't hurt Finn and Josh. The demon did. You did your best; we all have. But it isn't good
enough. We need to figure out a way to protect our family.
Pat continued to speak and then moved on to discuss the books, but Bay wasn't listening. She
was an idiot for endangering the family. What the hell could she have been thinking? There was
nothing she could do for them, and by just staying here, she was offering a beacon for her father. The
Redwoods were in danger no matter what, but maybe if she weren t here, Caym would focus his
attention elsewhere.
Abruptly, she stood and schooled her emotions. I need to use the bathroom; I'll be right back.
Pat nodded absentmindedly, taking notes from the books she read to try to find a way to protect
her family. Bay would do one better and protect them, even from her. Quickly, and silently, she crept
out the house and ran. She didn't have time to get her stuff or her car, but she could run as fast as she
could, even pregnant, and make it to the wards. The others would be able to find her, but maybe if she
ran fast enough, they wouldn't care enough to follow.
The trees tugged at her clothes, and branches scratched at her, but she ignored everything, only
cradling her stomach to protect her child, the only thing that mattered. She'd find a way to protect him
or her, no matter what.
Her heart hurt at what she'd have to do. She didn't have a mate who loved her, only one who
offered to protect her, and in this stage, she wasn't strong enough to protect herself. She d do what she
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