Hawk: A Dark MC Romance (Death Hounds MC Book 6) by H.J. Marshall

Author:H.J. Marshall [Marshall, H.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: H.J. Marshall
Published: 2023-06-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Stella

To say I was besieged was an understatement. The warring emotions bubbling under the surface made me want to run away, but I knew I needed to try to keep it together for Hailey. And myself.

Colton was right—I deserved a future filled with happiness, but there had been so many changes over the last few days that I was battling the internal whispers that told me I didn’t belong here. I’d been alone for so long that being with so many friendly people who, at face value, seemed like they were happy to meet me, was taking its toll on me.

His kiss silenced the whispers and gave me hope that tomorrow would be a better day. I heard laughter coming from down the path, and I leaned forward to see Hailey and Jacob approaching with Jasmine and Zeus following closely behind them.

Colton whispered softly as we watched them, “Do you see how happy she is?” I nodded, and he continued. “When she first arrived, she was just as unsure as you are right now. It took time for her to find her way and accept that she had people to look out for her. You’ll find your way, and whenever you feel like it’s all too much to handle, I want you to promise to tell me, so I can reassure you.”

“I promise,” I whispered back as Hailey and Jacob stepped in front of us.

“So, what do you think of the compound?” Jacob asked as he wrapped his arm around Hailey’s shoulder.

“It’s quiet,” I answered, and Hailey smiled at me.

“That’s one of the things I love about the compound. There’s always someone around but you have as much privacy as you need.”

“You seem to have found yourself a home here,” I remarked, and she nodded before looking at Jacob.

“I found the place that makes me happy.” She paused before adding, “And to have you here makes everything so much better.”

I was still so uncertain about how to react to everything that I chose to not say anything. Smiling at her, I looked at Colton for guidance. He stood from the porch and asked Hailey, “Have the kids gotten here?”

“They just got settled doing their homework. Jackal and Rose picked them up when they got Iris, and Rose is with them while I get changed,” Hailey responded, and Colton linked his hand with mine.

“Do you want to meet the kids?” he asked, and suddenly, I got nervous.

“They’re excited to meet you, Mom. You’ll love them,” Hailey added, and I tried to smooth down my nerves.

“We’ll let you get changed while I introduce Stella to everyone,” Colton said and, with a small pull of my hand, he guided me down the steps.

As we walked slowly back to the clubhouse, I worried Colton’s kids wouldn’t like me. I felt like he and I were starting on an adventure together, but if his children didn’t accept me, it would end before it’d even started. Feeling something under my hand, I looked down to see Zeus walking beside me, offering me comfort and support.

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