Page 42 of His Forsaken Alpha

“Stop this,”Wynter said, holding a hand out to Jamie. “Come, darling.”

Jamie looked hesitantly between them before scooting closer and taking Wynter’s hand.

Wynter fought the stiffening of his body when Jamie took it, reminding himself that the boy had come to him. Willingly. He smiled to himself, happy to see it.

He only had to ignore the similarities to the man who’d caused him so much anguish.

If he lost the therapist, he’d lose all his forward progress. All his plans to work through his resentments. “I’ll go, as demanded—just please—don’t cancel my appointments. I need it, if only for a short time.”

“Yes, youwillgo,” Warden said.“Andthe appointments are cancelled.”

“Then I stay,” Wynter murmured, lifting his chin. “And forget about the spa.”

Warden bared his teeth.“Youwillgo!”

“No.”

Warden lifted a hand, as if he planned to strike Wynter. He lowered his head and lifted his shoulders, pushing Jamie behind him as he prepared for the blow.

It never came.

He blinked a few times and lifted his gaze to Warden, who wore an odd expression.

“Youwillgo… and we’ll discuss further therapy.Afteryou return.”

“That’s not much of a guarantee for me.”

“Fine,” Warden spat. “You can go, but if I see more unwanted behavior from you, I will shut it down. And you won’t see someone here. We can take a heli once a month to Eriberg so you can see the doctor at the facility there—otherwise, I won’t agree.”

“Only once a month?”

“Take it or leave it, Wynter.”

“Thank you,”Wynter whispered. It was better than nothing. He absentmindedly brushed Jamie’s hair gently with his fingers.

Jamie cuddled closer, snuggling against his leg. Wynter smiled. The sight gave him hope.

Warden moved closer and scooped Jamie from the floor, a jealous gleam in his eyes. “Let’s get you to your manny. We both know how tired papa always is.”

“I’m actually not tired. Perhaps we can go to the park today, Jamie?”

Jamie’s smile grew. “Yay!”

“I’m afraid not,” Warden said. “You have your tutor coming today.”

“Tutor?” Wynter asked, frowning.

“Yes, he was tested for school placement, and it seems he’s a bit behind the other children. We can’t have a Jaymes begin behind the curve, so I’ve hired a tutor to come give him the boost he needs.”

“When did all this happen?”

“While you were away,” Warden said glibly.

“I’ve been home several days. You didn’t think to inform me?”

Warden shrugged. “I’ve handled everything without you for years. I’ve grown accustomed to it, I suppose.”

How long would he be penalized for his illness? “I’m here now,” Wynter said. “I want us to make these decisions together moving forward.”

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