Too Late Alpha The Mate He Never Wanted (Iris and Eric) novel Chapter 4

Iris's POV

I didn’t sleep well that night.

I kept wondering if he would actually keep his word and show up in the morning. I wasn't looking forward to the disappointment on Evie's face when he didn't come.

When a sleek black SUV pulled up in front of the house at 7 a.m., my heart jolted in surprise.

Eric stepped out, freshly dressed in a tailored black shirt and slacks. He looked like he had just walked out of a magazine. He looked effortlessly handsome, like always but cold, and unreadable.

Evie ran to the window, gasping in joy. “Mom! Daddy’s here!”

I smiled weakly. “Go on, grab your bag.”

Evie raced around the house gathering her things while I went to answer the door. I didn’t say anything to Eric when I opened the door.

“Ready?” he asked, not glancing at me.

Evie nodded eagerly, holding his hand with a wide grin on her face.

When they left, I followed behind in my own car. I didn't trust Eric with Evie, even though he was her father.

When I arrived at the pack school, I spotted them instantly.

And I froze.

Zara was already there.

She looked stunning, even at this hour. Her icy blue eyes lit up as Eric approached. Tiffany, her little blonde daughter, ran straight into Eric’s arms with a giggle. He caught her and lifted her up, spinning her around with a genuine laugh that I hadn’t heard in years.

Zara joined them moments later, slipping her arm casually through his like it belonged there.

And Eric didn’t shake her off.

Evie stood quietly, staring at them. Her smile slowly faded.

I quickly rushed to her, crouching beside her. “Hey, why don’t you go say hi to your teacher? I think I saw her just now.”

Evie nodded slowly and walked off, her shoulders drooping a little.

I stood back up, my jaw clenched as I marched toward Eric.

“We had an agreement,” I said lowly, pulling him aside when Zara and Tiffany turned toward the building.

He raised an eyebrow. “And I’m here, aren’t I? I dropped her at school.”

“You just neglected Evie for Zara and her daughter. That wasn’t part of the deal.”

Eric sighed, his jaw tightening. “So now you want me to neglect Zara when she’s clearly struggling? She’s a single mother, Iris. She needs support.”

I wanted to argue that I was also a single mother, and I needed support, but I didn’t.

“If you want me to sign those divorce papers, then yes. I want you to neglect her.”

His green eyes narrowed with disgust. “You’re unbelievable.”

I stood tall, “No. I’m a mother, and I will do anything to make sure Evie is taken care of.”

Eric clenched his jaw and stormed off without another word.

I stood there shaking as my heart pounded.

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