Page 154 of Rhythm Of Our Souls
I can’t think of a better way to start a new adventure than to do so with my pack by my side.
Epilogue
ONE YEAR LATER
Ally
Cradling my pregnant belly, I thank the guard with a friendly smile as he lets me into the visiting room.
I take a seat on the hard plastic chair, groaning when the pain in my back worsens. As much as I love these two little girls growing inside me, they are wreaking havoc on my body.
A few moments later, the door opens again, and in walks someone I never planned on seeing again, but couldn’t resist the opportunity.
“Mrs. Carter,” I smile. “Wonderful to see you again.”
Her eyes widen in shock before her lip peels back in disgust. “What are you doing here?” she sneers as the guard shoves her down onto the seat in front of me. He stands behind her, arms behind his back. I don’t care that he’s here; I’m not here to make threats or do anything that could get me in trouble.
“I thought I’d come and pay you a visit.” I shrug. “There’s so much to catch up on.”
“I don’t want to catch up with you,” she growls. “I never wanted to see you again in my life.”
“Whelp, too bad for you, I guess,” I laugh, leaning forward. “Because here I am. And don’t act so sour. I’m a fucking delight.”
The guard behind her snorts out a small laugh. I shoot him a wink. Turns out, his daughter is a big fan. I may have given him an autograph for his troubles.
“You’re something alright,” she hisses. “A sinner. That's what you are. What have you been doing with your life, Alisha?” She looks down at my belly and snorts. “Got packed up, I see. Or areyou just some low-life whore who doesn’t know who her baby’s daddy is?”
“Low life whore?” My brows pull together, my attention going to the guard. “Do they not get the news in this place?”
“She doesn’t watch it. Says something about it being the devil's gospel,” he snorts.
“Ah, I see you're just as crazy as ever.” I sigh, shaking my head. “Well, you're right about one thing, I don't know who my baby’s daddy is.” I laugh. “But that’s because we chose not to know. I do know who the running contenders are, does that make it any better?”
“You're a disgrace,” she spits.
“I’m something for sure, but a disgrace isn’t one of them. Unless my being all packed up and madly in love with your daughter is a disgrace.”
Oh, the pure fucking joy I get from the utter horror that shows on her face.
“No.” She shakes her head. “No. My Lucinda would never. You're lying. I have people who come to visit me. My friends, sisters of the church. They already told me what Lulu is doing with her life. She’s married to a nice man of the church with two kids now.”
My eyes widen at the utter bullshit before I burst out laughing so hard I pee myself just a little bit.
“Stop laughing at me!” she shouts.
“I’m sorry,” I gasp, tears running down my cheeks. “It’s just so funny.”
“There's nothing funny about what I just said. You have some nerve coming here and spreading lies.”
“Oh, honey. The only lies told were the ones your ‘sisters’told you.” I shake my head, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. “Lulu is not married, but she is engaged.” I pull a piece of paperout of my purse and lay it on the table. “But it’s not to a man of the church.”
She looks down and reads the wedding invitation.
You're invited to the wedding of Lulu Carter, Ally Williams, Nate Wilder, and Liam Cross as they take the last name of their fellow pack mates, Gavin and Brady Harrison, to become Pack Harrison.
We welcome you to celebrate the love they have for one another while they make their commitment as a pack official in front of their friends and family.
“No.” She shakes her head. “No. This is fake. This isn’t real.”
