Fake Dating Alpha Hockey Captain novel Chapter 51

#Chapter 51: Communication is Key

#Chapter 51: Communication is Key

After our walk, it occurs to me I never called my mom. I bet she’s freaking out right now!

Alex walks me back to his parents‘ house. No one is home, so I have some privacy.

If I had any doubt that Mom was worried before, the fact she picked it up before the first ring ended has dispelled

1. it.

“Hey, Mom.”

“Cynthia! I was so worried! What took you so long to call?”

“I’m sssorry, Mom. There. Was a lot. To do.”

“But you’re okay–and everyone is safe?”

“Yesss, Mom. We’re okay.”

I hear a sigh through the phone. I feel bad. Even with everything going on, I can’t believe I forgot her.

Her voice becomes stern, her tone deep. “Cynthia, this only works if you keep our deal.”

“I–I know. Sorrr–ry.”

“Can you tell me where you are?”

“I don’t. Know where. Mount’ns.”

“Okay. Make sure you leave your phone on all the time, so I can locate you if I have to.”

“If,” I say with emphasis, to remind her that it was her last resort.

“Yes–only if.”

“Love you, Mom.”

“I love you, too, baby.”

“I’ll call tomorrow.”

“Okay…bye sweetie.”

“Bye, Mom.”

I see I have several missed calls and texts…all from Hailey; but I can only endure one guilt trip at a time, so I slide my phone into my back pocket. I’ll deal with her later.

I look up and see Alex standing in the doorway, arms crossed over his chest, watching me. “She was angry, huh?”

I shrug, not really wanting to talk about it. “A little. I…feel bad.”

“Ah–hah.” The golden glow in his eyes sparks. Alex unfolds his arms and crosses the room to where I’m sitting on the couch.

I am truly mesmerized by him. His movements are fluid but powerful, and now I imagine I can see the wolf in him.

Only it’s not frightening at all. It actually kind of makes him sexier.

Alex sits down beside me and puts an arm around my shoulders. “I don’t know everything, but I know

mom haven’t had an easy time. I promise I’m going to get you back to her.”

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#Chapter 51: Communication is key

He kisses me on the forehead, and I know he believes his promise.

I lean my head on his shoulder. I only hope I can believe then.

Before anything else could happen, like…let’s say…a real kiss, Rita traverses the doorway with the authority of someone who knows she can do whatever she wants.

It annoys me. Then again, she belongs here…and I don’t.

“It’s time,” she tells Alex, barely giving me a wayward glance.

Alex pulls his arm away, leaving a cold spot where his warmth had been. “I promise I won’t be long,” he says with a sad smile.

He walks toward the door but turns before he leaves. “I promise won’t be long. We’ll get you settled when I get back.”

Then he’s gone–and Rita’s not.

Before I can ask anything, she rolls her eyes and walks past me. “I have to stay behind to babysit you.”

Now I don’t know what to say to that. Why??? Why do I need a babysitter? I mean, where am I going to go when I know some supernatural species may be hunting me down?

Sure, I may be a burden, but I’m not hers. Of course, I don’t say any of that because I don’t want to piss her off.

Instead: “Sssooo…”

But she ignores me and disappears into the kitchen.