Knot my Mate by Alice Clyde

Author:Alice Clyde [Clyde, Alice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-03-06T16:00:00+00:00

19

Iris

My stomach growls loudly as I lead Ethan and my family into the vast kitchen.

“I’m guessing you haven’t had any breakfast yet,” says Ethan.

“No,” I groan, making a beeline for the coffee machine on the counter. Switching it on, I stand back and look over at my friend and parents.

“So, what do you think? It’s nice, isn’t it?”

Mom and Dad take their time gazing at every corner of the gleaming kitchen while Ethan strides in and starts inspecting the oven and stovetops.

“Posh stuff,” he mutters, moving toward the fridge.

“The kitchen in Lachlan’s mansion is just as big,” says Delilah, plopping onto a chair by the dining table. “Of course, I’ve only gone there when he makes me hot chocolate at night.” Her cheeks turn pink as she grins happily. “Other times, we eat in the dining hall with everyone else.”

“Forget about the friggin’ kitchen!” Mom snaps. She seems to have recovered from the shock of revealing her secret and is steadily gaining back her usual no-nonsense attitude. “Tell us about the man who killed Hale and Rosamond. Who is he?”

“He used to be my dad’s friend,” I say. “Well, my birth dad.”

The sound of Ethan rummaging among the top row of the cupboards interrupts me. Glancing toward him, I find that he’s gathered several ingredients from the fridge and placed them on the counter.

A small chuckle escapes me.

Ethan has taken up on the job of making breakfast for everyone.

“Hey, do you need any help?” I ask.

“Nah. Just answer Betty’s question,” he says, waving at me. “I’ll listen as I cook.”

“I hope I’m not putting you in danger by revealing these facts to you,” I say as a sliver of worry settles in my gut. “What if he comes after you?”

Turning around to face me, he flexes his arm muscle. “I’m a big guy, Iris. Let him come at me. I’ll give him a taste of my fist.”

Delilah giggles and receives an immediate glare from Mom.

The scent of coffee spreads in the room. Reaching toward the coffee machine, I grab the flask and take it to the table.

I pour coffee for everyone and then take a seat at the table.

“Callahan was my father’s friend,” I say, narrating the tragic tale that ended with the murder of my birth parents. “He’s a sick asshole and became obsessed with my mother. There wasn’t much he could do, though. She was already mated to my father.”

Mom’s expression grows grim as I narrate the story.

“Unable to give up on his sick obsession, he used his shadow army to attack my dad’s base. The strike left several soldiers dead and injured.” I look toward Mom and Dad. “You guys must remember the carnage he left behind. TV reports and newspapers must’ve talked about it all.”

“That’s how I learned of Rosamond’s passing that morning,” Dad says, still looking distressed. Gazing at me, he captures my hands. “Did I sin by not giving you up to your family?”

I shake my head. “You did the right thing, Dad,” I

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