Page 9 of My Alpha Stepbrother's Dirty Secret 2

I tilted my head, watching her closely, "Do you still want to stay here?If you want, I'll figure something out.Heck, I'll drive down every damn day if I have to.But if you're ready to really start something...come home with me.And as for your dad..."

She looked up at me as I reached for her hand.

"I'll handle him," I said."I swear to you, I'll find a way to make him understand.To make him accept us.Just...don't tell me no.Please."

She looked at me, a thousand emotions flickering in her eyes.Then she nodded.

"Don't make him angry."

"I won't.I promise."

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Okay."

"Yes!"I couldn't help the grin that spread across my face.I felt like I'd just landed the biggest merger of my life."There's actually a gala happening tonight.Eight o'clock.Some regional thing for the werewolf council.I wasn't going to go, but this town is closer to the venue.If you're up for it...I was thinking of taking you with me."

"Sure thing," she said casually.

"Great.Now we go shop."

"Shop?For what?"

"Your gala gown.There's no way in hell I'm letting my woman walk into a royal function in anything less than stunning."

She rolled her eyes, but smiled.

"Okay, but first we pick up Ryan.His school closes in 28 minutes."

"Perfect timing," I said, grabbing her hand and pulling her up with a grin.

I didn't say it aloud, but in my head, all I could think was...My girl was coming home with me.

And I couldn't be more happier.

CHAPTER 54

Killian's POV

We got dressed quietly, and as soon as we were ready, we headed out to Ryan's school.I was driving with one hand on the wheel, and the other occasionally reaching out to touch her thigh or brush her hand.Just to remind myself she was real.That she was here.With me.

We pulled up outside the school, but before we could even get out of the car, one of the staff members came out and said, "Miss Rivers.Welcome.Are you here to pick your son?"

"Yes, please," Liana replied.

"Ryan was already picked up."

She frowned."Picked up?By who?"

My heart jumped a little.

"His grandmother," the woman said politely."She showed proper identification and said she was taking him home."

"Ohh!"Liana exclaimed but I reached for my phone and dialed.

Mother picked up almost immediately."Killian."