Chapter 97

Chapter 97
“ Rosalie , you were never meant to find out . Your mother and I decided that it was too risky for me to tell anyone that I had a daughter outside of my mating . I couldn’t put you in that sort of danger . So I left . I checked up on you when I could but people were starting to notice and I couldn’t visit anymore You need to understand that you were conceived outside of my bonding . It was a moment of weakness and I have punished myself every day for it
“ I can’t change what happened and what I did but I can promise to be a better person now . A better father to you and my son . I’m not happy abou ; how you’ve found out about this , but I am happy that you now know about my kind . However , I do hope you reconsider your relationship with this boy . It’s a very dangerous world and I don’t want you being part of it ”
“ Firstly , what I do in my life is none of your concern . I will do what I want and who I want . You are in no position to tell me what to do . Secondly , son ?! have a brother ? ”
“ Yes Rosalie , you have a half brother . My bonded mate and I have a son together . After I found out Beth was pregnant with you , I told Theresa . She too was pregnant at the time . We tried to make our bonding work but I couldn’t deal with her loyalty . I couldn’t understand why she wasn’t angry with me . She
1 ) even insisted I bring you to stay with us . In another weak moment , I packed my bags and left her too . I haven’t seen my son for a very long time . ”
Theresa ? Theresa Waltz . I suddenly remembered where I had seen Richard . My brain was working on overdrive as the faded old picture flashed before my eyes . The memory got clearer and I could see the wooden 6×4 photo frame that was hanging against the pale green wall . The pale green wall was part of a living room that I had been in multiple times . The living room that held several great memories that were spent with a family that I never knew was partially mine .
I was hyperventilating . I felt nauseous and dizzy . The realisation was daunting . I knew who he was talking about . I knew his mate , I knew his son . Did they know who I was ? I was aware that Blake was holding me and supporting my weight because I didn’t trust my legs to keep me upright anymore .
“ Rosy ! ” I heard my name echo from the hospital corridor . It was Taylor’s voice .
“ Rosy , which room are you in ? ” The voice came again .
Shit ! I forgot I had called Taylor to tell her mum was in the hospital . She was already here in Greenwoods and said she would stop by to see us .
“ Over here Taylor ” Blake called out . I had lost my brain to mouth connection .
2 seconds later , Taylor was standing at the doorway . She walked in and right behind her was Rocky . I gasped and grabbed Blake’s arm tightly . Fuck what the hell was he doing here ?!
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They both fully entered the room and looked around . My eyes were glued to Rocky’s face . I watched as his gaze landed on Richard . He did a double – take and froze mid – step . I watched as Rocky’s eyes widened and jaws dropped . My grip on Blake’s arm tightened . He looked down at me before following my gaze and looking at Rocky .
Richard looked uncomfortable as Rocky’s eyes bore into him . He rubbed the back of his neck and shifted his weight between his feet . Taylor walked past me towards my mum .
“ Oh my god Beth , are you okay ? You look like hell ” she exclaimed , clearly not sensing the tension in the room .
She turned to say something to me before realising that Rocky was standing there glaring at a stranger .
“ Rockz , I think you’re making the man uncomfortable . It’s rude to stare like that ” Taylor said. Her words didn’t even dent Rocky’s trance .
Richard huffed “ Is there a problem young man ? You look at me like I should be 6 feet under the ground ” he chuckled at the last bit .
Rocky’s lips moved but no words came out . My heart was racing and my breathing was laboured . Tears were building up at the corner of my eyes and I didn’t know how much longer I could keep it together . I couldn’t imagine what was going through Rocky right now . He too , just like me , had questions that would get answered today .
Taylor walked over and shook Rocky a little /
“ Babe , what’s going on with you , ” she asked him , baffled by his reaction .
“ Tay -… be -… his -… his my father ” Rocky finally spoke , still staring at Richard . Tears sliding down his cheeks .
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I heard a gasp come out of Taylor and Blake’s mouth . Mum however just snorted .
I closed my eyes and the tears spilled out . I felt a sting of pain in my chest and the images flashed before my eyes again . The living room with the pa green wall where the faded photo of Richard hung . The living room was part of Rocky’s house . The living room I had to spend time in with people i didn ‘ know were actually connected to me .
I always considered him my brother , little did I know , he actually was my brother …
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