We're Not Brothers

Chapter 14

Cameron's POV

Hearing that I had mentally regressed yesterday really throws me for a loop. I never had before, and I didn't think anyone really could. I grab the croissant that a customer had ordered and accidentally drop it on the floor.

"Shit." I whisper, blinking at the pastry on the floor. "Sorry, I'll grab another one." I look up at the customer. I see their small smile and nod, while I grab them another one.

"What's got you so distracted, kid?" Shay asks as he finishes up their drink order.

"Just yesterday." I sigh, handing the customer their croissant. "Sorry again." I give a small smile as they nod and walk away. I look at Shay and my shoulders drop a bit. "I guess I had an episode of sorts. I don't remember it, but it's throwing me off."

"It's okay. Parker called me and explained why we needed to reschedule the tasting." Shay claps a hand on my shoulder.

"Thanks, Shay. Sorry again." I sigh, looking down at the floor.

"Hey, it's okay, kid." He squeezes his hand on my shoulder. "Things happen. It's not your fault."

"Thanks." I smile softly, and look up at my boss. "Would it be okay if we brought one more to the tasting?" I ask, thinking of Teddy.

"Sure." He shrugs with an easy smile. "Who is it?"

"Ashton's Mate, Teddy. He's also pregnant." I smile softly, happy for my little brothers, but also sad for how Teddy lived before.

"Sure!" Shay looks at me happily.

"He's also a bit shy." I say sadly. "His old Pack..." I grimace.

"Say no more, kid." Shay nods. "I'll make sure the shop is closed, so it's just the seven of us."

"Seven?" I tilt my head.

"You try keeping your Titi Taylor away from cake." He laughs.

I laugh with him. Titi Taylor does love cake. There's no way we're having a cake tasting without them. "Sounds good. Does tomorrow evening work?" I ask, bringing out my phone.

"Yeah, that's fine." He agrees.

Me: Hey, there's a cake tasting tomorrow evening at the bakery. We were wondering if Teddy would like to come along, just to make sure his baby can stomach the cake we choose for the wedding.

Ash-hole: Yeah, that's fine. We'll be there after closing.

Me: Great! There will be a total of seven people, just so he's prepared. You and him, me and Charlie, and Ethan, Shay, and Taylor. Is that okay?

Ash-hole: That should be fine, thank you for the heads up.

Me: No problem.

"Alright, Ashton says that should be fine." I grin at Shay.

"Awesome." He grins back as he makes a drink for a customer.

"Oh! I figured something out the other day." I glance at him as I grab more pastries.

"What's that?" He asks, setting the finished drink on the pick-up counter. "Here you go!" He smiles happily at Anand, one of our Warriors.

"Thanks, man." Anand nods and takes the drink.

"Charlie's baby doesn't like sour cream. That's why the brownie tasted off to him." I smile at Shay, ringing up another customer.

"How'd you figure that out?" He asks, making another drink for a customer.