Deliver Us From Evil (Deliver Us From Evil Trilogy Book 3) by Monica James

Author:Monica James [James , Monica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-20T18:30:00+00:00

Aoife’s directions have led me to a park.

I dropped Cami off at Kavanagh’s, promising to return as soon as I can. Although Aine dislikes me, she agreed to what I asked she do. The only reason she did is because she knows Cami deserves it. I made one stopover before coming here and chose something which now burns a hole in my pocket.

But when I see Shay playing on the swings, I focus on why I’m here.

Aoife sits on a bench, watching him closely. It’s evident she’s a good mother. The way Shay has been reared is proof of that. She waves when she sees me.

Walking over, I take a seat beside her. I have on my sunglasses and a baseball cap, but this disguise is far from perfect, which is why I need to make this quick.

“Hi, Aoife. What did ye want to talk about?”

My tone is sharp, hinting I don’t have time for games.

She clears her throat. “I thought it was time ya did yer wee test,” she says, and I sense a touch of animosity to her statement. “Shay is here, so ya can get what ya need, seein’ as ye don’t trust me.”

“No, Aoife, I don’t trust you,” I affirm, not sugarcoating anything. “I don’t trust anyone, especially after a paternity test I took was a load of bullshit.”

“That’s not true. You trust Camilla.”

“We’re not goin’ to do this,” I warn, not interested in fighting. “We have to co-exist because of Shay, but I’ll never forgive you for what ya did to Cami.”

Before she can reply, Shay comes running over, eyeing me suspiciously.

He hasn’t warmed to me, and that’s my fault because I’ve kept him at an arm’s distance which isn’t fair to him.

“Hey, wee lad,” I say, hoping my tone sounds light.

“I’m not wee,” he states, standing his ground. “Are ye all right, Mum? Why are ye frowning?”

I can see why Cami is so certain Shay is my son, but I can’t get carried away.

Reaching into my backpack, I produce the swab that I received from the DNA test company. There is also a small vial where I’m to collect a hair sample. I don’t want to scare Shay, so I allow Aoife to take the lead.

“Come give yer mummy a hug,” she says, opening her arms.

He narrows his eyes at me angrily, but does what she says. The moment he does, she subtly plucks two strands of hair from his head. I need it by the root, which she clearly knew because she did her own test.

I feel like an arsehole, but it needs to be done.

She gestures I’m to give her the swab. “Can ye put this in yer mouth?”

She gently puts him out at arm’s length and offers him the swab.

He accepts and does as she asks. Once he’s done, he gives it back to her. “Is this goin’ to make ye happy now, Mummy?”

His question cuts deep because I remember when I was his age, all I wanted to do was please my mother as well.

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