Caused By You

Chapter 15

   Alex POV

   We sat upstairs for a little longer just cuddling a little; it was weird and awkward to start off with. I mean it was nice but ... his scent was just bringing up memories. Happy memories. Memories that I want to carry on but, like I said it's gonna take a while. He cannot just expect me to come back here and it be like it used to be. I want my own house to settle into and I need to sort my business back home.

   "You wanna stay here tonight with me?" Rick asked while looking me in the eyes. I couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

   "It's still a little too soon Rick. Like I said it's gonna take time. I'm sorry." I whispered while looking away. His eyes showed so much emotion alone, even if his face gave nothing away.

  "It's okay. You can still stay here, I can get a guest room made up. Or you can stay in my room and I'll stay in the guest room, I really don't mind. It's up to you. I want you to feel comfortable." Rick spoke really quickly and I just smiled. He was the same goof ball that I remember. Should of seen what he was like trying to ask me out on our first date.

   "How about this. Just for you I'll stay in here tonight but I do want to be on my own with River if that is okay." I spoke smiling at him. He smiled back and just nodded his head, quiet quickly might I add.

   "Yeah, yeah that's fine. Do you want to go back downstairs and see how River is getting on with my mum and dad?"

  "Yeah that sounds like a great idea. I need to speak to my grandma in a bit though."

   Rick just smiled and slowly moved his hand towards mine, lacing our fingers together before standing up. He gently pulled on my arm to get me to stand up; I just smiled at him before standing up and following him out the door and down the stairs. When we got there River had fallen asleep in his grandma's arms. He seemed so peaceful, I didn't want to wake him up.

   "Hey Alex, he feel asleep about half an hour ago. I didn't want to disturb him, I hope that was okay."

   "Yeah it's fine. Me and Rick talked and he asked if I was gonna stay here for the night. So I said that I would but, I still need a little time on my own with my baby boy while I process all this." I smiled at the end while looking at Rick.

   "That's okay sweetie. We'll send someone over to your grandma's to go and get all your things and all of River's. Do you want your grandma to stay here too Alex? I know you came back here to be with her after your Grandfather died, so even though my son is desperate for you to stay I don't want to separate you and your grandma." I was sort of shocked at the question that Rick's mum just asked me. I never expected for them to ask if I wanted my grandma to be here too.

   "If that's okay with you I don't want to take advantage or anything while I'm here."

   "Oh sweetie you're not taking advantage. I want you to feel comfortable here and not feel out of place. What Rick and my other son did is not forgivable but, you're willing to give Rick another chance. I know many women in the pack who wouldn't do that, even if it was their mate."

   "Thank you."

Authors note

Right I know its been a while and this is sort of short but I've been so busy with family and I work in a supermarket so it's hectic cause of it coming up to Christmas. So while I had time today cause of the snow, and me not being able to get to work cause of it, I thought I would try and start to write a bit. Hope you like it.