Semua Bab Mechanic or Luna: Bab 51 - Bab 60

“That means making sure you keep your shop and anything else you want to be a part of. I don’t want to be that guy.” I watched as Maddox’s face fell. He was seriously analyzing his actions and how he was going about things. His shoulders slumped. Partly because the chain was pushing into them, but I think he was trying to figure out what kind of man he wanted to be. “What did you want to accomplish as an alpha?” Maddox looked around. “Help those who can’t afford it. There are farming grounds that are for sale. We can grow produce for those families, that will increase jobs and opportunities. I want to rebuild the broken down buildings and restore the city back to where it was. That would increase our properties and income.”“More jobs and everything for people, too.” I added. Maddox looked at me and nodded. “It seems most of the alphas are focused on taking their existing businesses to the next level. They are buying out the middleman and increasing poverty locations. If I own the

“The only way he could force me to mate with him would be to kidnap me before I turned 18.” “All things I’ve thought about.” Cade was studying me. “I wouldn’t have left you with Maddox if I didn’t trust he was your mate and couldn’t protect you.” “Have you told Molly about Jo?” Cade smirked. “No, but I did tell her things were over. She took it okay. I don’t see her acting like Katie.” “Steele put Katie in the cells.” “Good.” Cade just watched me as I ate my ice cream in silence. It was a beautiful day. Slightly breeze that made my hair flow around my face. In the past, I would have told Cade everything that was told to me. He would always keep my secrets and never let that person know that he already knew. Yet, I found myself not wanting to tell him about Maddox’s agenda. It was as if my loyalty was shifting. Something that made me feel guilty and confused about. “What aren’t you telling me?” Cade finally asked. My eyes met his before his eyebrows raised. “I can tell something

“We’re back!” Jo sang loudly into the foyer. Each of us was carrying five large bags of clothes and shoes. “How much money did you spend on Maddox’s?” Spencer was just passing through when he stopped as we walked in. “Oh, you know….” Jo smiled as Spencer took our bags. “Barely put a dent in it.” “There you guys are!” Vivian came bouncing down the stairs. “Guess what?” “What?” I asked as we met her at the bottom of the stairs. She turned around as we headed up.“Victoria dropped by here to see if Maddox wanted to get lunch. They were on their break from training and she wanted to catch him.” Spencer said before Vivian could.“Hey!” She looked pissed as she slapped his arm. “That was my news to share! You didn’t even know about it.” Spencer didn’t even look apologetic. “He was out already. I guess she was pissed.” “Do you know if they fixed the electricity at my shop yet?” Vivian shook her head. “No, sorry. I called the electric company. It won’t be done until later tomorrow.” “

Maddox took Victoria’s hands off his shoulders. “You guys came here to pitch us mating with each of you?”Reed walked over and stood up straighter. “We wanted you guys to know you have options. Rumors have spread that you two aren’t getting along very well. Maybe even fated mates, if you even are, sometimes aren’t meant to be. If you can’t get along as friends, how will you work together as mates? I’m just saying, there is more than just saying they are fated mates. Chosen mates will still have to bond, still feel the sparks and there are options.” “From my understanding…” Victoria put her hand on her heart. “… right now it isn’t the law that you have to take your fated mate. Forcing it into law will only hurt those who have abusive mates. Tatum, doesn’t Michele ignore you? What if Maddox did that to you? Ignore you? Has he even brought you in to the meeting Friday? Reed is bringing me. There are no secrets in our family.” Maddox went to stand up, but Victoria put her hands back on

Every hour blinked in my eyes, teasing me with how horrible I was going to feel in a few hours. The night’s events playing in my mind on a constant rerun that I couldn’t escape. Maddox’s anger in his eyes kept digging deeper and deeper into my heart. By four in the morning, the blankets were on the floor, and I was done tossing around. Throwing on some workout gear, I had run the same path that I walked the night before. Guards nodded, yet kept their distance from me. Instead of showering when I was done, I put on my new suit and went to the pool. It was currently six in the morning and the sun was making its way over the trees. Since I didn’t have my goggles, I found a pair in the equipment room. Maybe swimming laps were going to tire out my body. My mind went clear for the first time in 12 hours. As I kept a fast pace, moving up and down the pool with efficiency that would make Cade proud. Only when I saw a hand resting against the pool wall did I stop swimming and looked up. “I