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..."

signed away your parental rights," I hissed. "You have no right to 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;

came here to say what I needed to say, and now I was

stood as well, desperation

just want to see how

my eyes never leaving hers. "He's getting good grades, he has friends, he's healthy, and he has a family that loves 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.

in a sharp intake of breath from my harsh words; I knew they were a reality check for her because she looked as though she had no

was the one who put those bruises on us both... he

my wolf surging forward at

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.

disappeared for over a year, Cassie. The state I found him in... the state I found you in... it was your

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