An Alpha's Trust Read Free Page B

ready for him to go to school. She was worried that he would be made fun of, or get hurt, or cry. He kept telling her not to worry, that he had a vision and he knew he was going to be happy at school. He also mentioned, with a frown, that she would finally find ‘happiness.’ That they would both have a reason to smile for a change. She often felt left out because Trevor knew what was going to happen while she was left in the dark.
    They had to move three weeks ago because one of Ryan’s prison buddies, Jerry, was released and had made a promise to tell Shana that Ryan was coming for her. He didn’t just leave the message but kicked her door in and tried to take her. She shivered remembering his words, ‘Ryan didn’t tell me what a fine piece of ass you were. Maybe I’ll keep you for myself.’
    Luckily for her, Katie, yep Katie Ward ‘call me Katie,’ was upstairs playing with Trevor. She heard the scream and came to her rescue gun in hand.
    The man was now in jail, but the episode left Shana feeling unsafe. So, she moved and only told her parents and Katie her new address. Katie was the officer that found her during the worst afternoon of her life and they became fast friends. Katie wouldn’t allow Shana to dwell on what could have been. Shana laughed at the fact that she tried to push Katie away but she just kept showing up. She was a good guy, figuratively.
    Shana got a job as a nurse at the local emergency room to support her and Trevor. She made good money and didn’t want it for anything-except safety and security.
    “Mom, are you okay?” She must have been frowning.
    Trevor was very attuned to her moods. He knew she often had sad thoughts of the past. Thanks to him she no longer had panic attacks. She forced herself to keep it together and be strong for her son.
    “Sure, buddy. Just thinking about my new job, and your new school. This is a new start for us and I’d like to have this town be where we put down roots. Where we live forever. What do you think?”
    “I like it here, mom. I miss grandma and papa but you said we could go see them soon, right?” He gave her puppy dog eyes.
    “I’d like to see them soon too. Maybe we’ll go see them in a couple weeks so that you can tell ‘em all about your new school.
    My parents had moved to Reno, about three to four hours away. They retired and wanted to get away. They love us but wanted some distance from their house in a town where so much had happened; grief always shown in their eyes.
    “We’re here. Doesn’t this look like a great place to get an education?” Shana said, smiling.
    “Uh, sure, mom. Can I go play with those kids over there while you talk to the teachers?” He could sense her hesitation.
    “Mom, I’ll be fine. You can watch me from the window. Pllleeeaaasssseee,” he begged.
    Laughing, she said, “All right, just stay where I can see you. Okay? I’ll only be about fifteen minutes and then we’ll go home. Have fun, kiddo.”

 
    Chapter 2
     
    “I can’t believe you lost her scent,” Conner said, a bit amazed. “You’ve never lost anyone’s scent before.”
    “You don’t think I realize that, Matthews.” Conner could tell Jake was mad because he was calling him by his last name. His mate walked past the one ice cream parlor in town and her scent got mixed up with all the other sweet smells. Damn, he’d never been this pissed off at himself. He wanted his mate! He wondered about her looks and life. He ached for her.
    “What now, boss man?” Conner asked with some hesitation. He could see Jake was on the edge and he knew how it felt. He himself was a raging dick last week when he couldn’t find his mate.
    “Well, let’s get some ice cream and I’ll take you back to the office. I’ll drop you off, then go see my parents. My mother would be pissed if I didn’t tell her. Plus, my family would never miss a chance to poke fun at me for losing her.” Hopefully, pretty soon he’d be taking a vacation/honeymoon