chapter 36

Macey My head is swimming. I can't bring myself to tell them about Carter being my mate. I want nothing to do with the vile man that would allow the woman I consider to be my sister to be violated the way she was. Shame courses through me. I feel like I don't deserve to be around her after what my mate has done to her. Am I cursed when it comes to men? Am I a bad omen for my girls? I’m seriously considering it. My mate ruined Zoe's life and kidnapped Everly’s sister, and his father is responsible for killing Everly's mother. Carter being my mate leaves multiple additional issues because unless Tatum marks me, I’m as good as dead once I reject Carter—and I will be rejecting him. But then what will happen to Taylor? Who will look after her and love her the way I do? My Mom is getting old, plus she has my brother and his mate living with her, and as much as I love my brother, he isn't exactly a good role model. After showering and checking in with Kalen and the kids, I head over to see Ta