Book Two in the "Alcaraz Duology"
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Catalina Alcaraz is a single mother with a past that she doesn't wish to revisit. She has managed to become a successful doctor and to create a life of her own desp...
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After taking a much-needed shower after working out, I head downstairs to be met with one of the housekeepers.
"Ms. Catalina, your mail has arrived." She gives me the small stack of envelopes.
"Thank you." I give the older woman a small smile and then she excuses herself.
I begin going through the envelopes as I make my way to the kitchen. A deep sigh leaves me when I come across a blank white envelope with no indication of who sent it. There doesn't have to be a name for me to know who it's from. I open it right away, prepared for what Kane wants to stress me out with now. I'm sure it has to do with Orion.
I take the small card out and I read it.
Angel eyes, I know he is my son. You can't hide him from me forever. Either you tell him about me, or I will have to introduce myself. I'm sure you don't want to ruin your relationship with him so tell him. I know you'll make the right decision. I love you, Lina. See you soon. - Kane
The card crumbles in my hand as the same crippling anxiety that I've been experiencing since he's come back hits me again. How is the idiot even so sure that Orion is his? I swear I'm going to end up strangling him one day. I'm getting tired of feeling this way because of him. I'm tired of fearing him because of what he can turn Orion into.
He's only going to hurt my son. Probably not physically but I still don't want any damage done. He's a sweet, smart, and great kid. Kane will only turn him into the opposite. He will turn him against me and my family and then use him in horrible ways. He will get him involved in his dirty businesses and Orion will suffer.
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I park outside Orion's school to wait for him since he comes out in a few minutes. I've spent the whole day thinking about Kane. The asshole just knows how to get into my head. He might even be the death of me. He is completely unbearable to me, and I wish he would understand that there is a reason as to why he only recently found out that he has a son.
I wish he was more self-aware and would voluntarily keep his distance in order to protect his son. I'm sure he may love Orion or will grow to love him but that doesn't mean that he knows what he is doing. He's clueless about being a father. I know him too well and I know that nothing positive will come out of this.
I lightly sigh, leaning my head back against my seat.
I begin to think about Silas just as my eyes meet a familiar pair of light blue ones. My thoughts vanish instantly, and subconsciously I get out of the car.
I don't know whether to feel angry or anxious at the fact that he is here right now.
I approach Kane, who is standing beside a tree that thankfully blocks us away from the school's exit. A smirk forms on his lips and his eyes remain fixed on me. He immediately takes hold of my face in an attempt to kiss me, but I shove him away. That only makes him chuckle.
