It wasn't irrational for her to fear that, because that's exactly what I would have done. Talking to Cassie was the last thing I wanted to do, even now. But it was necessary, so she knew she had no chance of ever seeing her son again.

"I want to see my son..." she finally said, her voice coming out soft.

"After what you did... what makes you think you have any right to see your son?" I asked through my teeth, my tone coming out harsh and making her flinch.

"It was a long time ago, Gavin. I have changed...”

"A shower and decent clothes don't mean shit, Cassie," I said, my eyes narrowed. "You nearly killed that boy when he was barely a year old; you think I'll let you anywhere near him?"

Tears welled up in her eyes.

"He's my son..."

him. He is my son, and I will always be there to protect him from people like you. I didn't come here to grant your wish; I came here to tell you

this conversation. I came here to say what I

as well, desperation in

"I just want to

him. He wants for nothing and has everything he could ever possibly need and then some. I'm providing him with a good life, Cassie. A life that

they were

Macus's, and you know that. He was the one who put those bruises on us both... he was the one who injected us with those drugs, took everything I had, and left. I was a victim

growled at her, my wolf surging forward

second you took off with him," I said through my teeth. "You knew the kind of man he was... the kind of rogue he'd always be. And yet

in... the state I found you in... it was your fault. You might not have put those bruises on him, but you

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