Page 104 of Tattered Souls
When he told us all that he was going to get it done, I was confused.
As had Ethan, Dom, Bronson, Lila, Everly, Talia, Harlee, and Mom.
He looked at us like we were all idiots.
Then he explained why.
“Yes. I know her having a hysterectomy means she can’t have any more children. But the keyword in that is she, not we.”
“What kind of man would I be if I didn’t want to get this done? What kind of man would I be if I were still able to get another woman pregnant? First, I wouldn’t ever cheat on her. Fuck no. Second, the thought of ever having a child with another woman, yeah, not even going to let that thought penetrate.”
“Or this thought, but I have to say it. Should something ever happen to her, I don’t want kids with anyone else. Meant what I said, she’s it for me.”
Dad was the only one who hadn’t looked at him like he was crazy.
Yeah, okay, we were all idiots.
He promised to always protect her, keep her safe, and love her.
And now, as I watched him singing softly to Sage while Tatum rested, I smiled.
Alec
I stood there as I watched Garrick sway with Sage against his chest.
Then I looked at Tatum, who was smiling.
Then at Carter and Harlee.
Then I looked at my mom and dad.
And shook my head.
I was a fuck up.
I had been a fuck up.
No fucking more.
I wanted what they had.
And I was going to find it.
But first I needed money to giveherthe dream. Whatever she wanted, I’d make it happen.
With that thought, I headed to Tatum, pressed a kiss on her forehead, and then one to my mom. Then, I walked over to Garrick, pressed a kiss on Sage’s forehead, and gave him a chin lift.
And then... I left.
My phone vibrated in my pocket, but I ignored it.
I headed to my house... my fuck pad, that I had called it, and got to work.
Then I called the number and said, “Do you have a job for me?”
“Been a while. Told me you would call when you're ready. Are you ready?”
I looked at the four walls that made up my part of the duplex, and the trash bag at my feet, which had all kinds of shit in it. I wouldn’t use it until I met my one. But she didn’t deserve to have shit I’d used on someone else.
