All Chapters of Running away to Destiny: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11 - Lilly pov.The rest of the afternoon passes quietly. I got to know the children and the other employees better and better.Several times, I catch myself that my mind wanders to Dex. To his beautiful smile and his muscular arms that were clearly visible through his clothing. Embarrassingly, I have to admit that more than once, I imagine myself when he holds me in his arms. I shake the thoughts out of my head when Lucy comes back into the room. I scolded myself for my thoughts. What kind of friend thinks of their friend's boyfriend like that? Fortunately, she doesn't seem to notice anything.At the end of the day, when all the children have been picked up, we chat with the other girls while we clean up."So, be honest. What did you think of the big boss?" One of my new colleagues asks while wiggling her eyebrows meaningfully. I am startled by her question, not knowing what to answer. There is a chuckle from the other side of the room. "You have to admit, he's a treat for the

Chapter 13The movie is fun, although I can't resist glancing at my new phone in between to see if Beth might have sent a message about Claire. Even though we have agreed that it is not really a date, I still feel a certain tension and butterflies in my stomach when he puts his arm around me halfway through the film.When the movie is over, I can't resist texting Beth to ask how Claire is doing, and tell her again that if, for some reason, things don't work out, I'll come home right away. A few moments later, I receive a photo of a sleeping Claire in response, with the caption telling me not to worry and to enjoy my night out."Are you okay? Do you want to go for walk?" Bruce asks doubtfully, and I smile."Yeah, she's sleeping. I don't think she even notices that I'm gone," I answer with a twisted smile, ignoring the slight pain in my heart. "And you? Are you sure your mother's heart can stay away a little longer? I don't blame you if you want to go back home already." He tries to rea

Chapter 15I let out a tired sigh after I closed the door softly behind me, happy that Claire had gone to sleep without too much fuss. Hopefully, it stays that way. I sneak downstairs with the baby monitor in my hand, afraid that any little noise might wake her up.I'm looking forward to relax on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book. It's been ages since I've been able to take the time to do that. I put the baby monitor on the side table and walk to the bookcase. Beth has a large collection of books that her guests can use without obligation. I let my gaze slide over the books, looking for a title that captures my interest. A few times, I pick up a book, but after reading the blurb, I put it back."Hey, how was your day today?" I drop the book from my hands in fright, I didn't hear Bruce come in."I didn't know I was that scary." He jokes, looking at me with a fake hurt look. "Well, now you know," I answer and put the book I dropped back on the shelf.“I didn't know you liked r

Chapter 17I give Dex a hard look when Bruce and Claire leave the room. He opens his mouth, probably to fire the next question from his barrage at me, but I cut him off. "Spit it out. What's with those weird looks?" I ask bluntly. Maybe not the smartest idea to talk to an Alpha like that, but I have to know. If I don't ask right away, I might lose the courage to ask. He seems taken aback by my question.I swallow my nerves, suddenly afraid that I've imagined it after all. He seems to think about his words, and for a moment, I consider leaving it at that. Then he leans over his desk with a sigh, and when I look into his eyes, I can see his uncertainty.My mind is racing. So I didn't imagine it, but what does it mean? Why is he suddenly nervous and uncertain? He's an Alpha for god's sake."I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable," he finally says. "That wasn't my intention. To be honest, this is new to me too." I look at him confused.What the hell is he talking about? A mist comes o

Claire crawls happily through the grass while Bruce and I make ourselves comfortable on a blanket."Oh, I forgot to tell you that Dex asked for your number when you were in bed." Bruce says casually."What? Why?" I respond. Thank god, men aren't that observant, otherwise, he would have noticed my failed attempt to hide my shock.He shrugs his shoulders blankly. "I didn't ask, but probably just because he wants to be able to reach everyone who has anything to do with the pack." He explains. "He can send a mind link to pack members, but for obvious reasons, he can't do that with you." He clarifies. He doesn't seem to find anything strange about it, but I can't shake the weird feeling. For starters, wouldn't it have been easier to ask Lucy? Or did he not do that because she's not allowed to know? Why does he need my number anyway? I don't have to think about that for long. Of course, he wants to be able to reach me so he can reject me.Would that even work over the phone? I try not to wo