Chapter 15-1 Finlay called me when he got home , even though I had said a text would do . We talked for an hour as I walked around my apartment and packed my things in a random order . Nothing I would need to stay in town for a week or two . He asked me how I was feeling . My first instinct was to tell him was okay . But I remembered himling me to be honest , so I was . I told him it felt off being back , like a part of me was missing and my wolf was anxious and on high ert . Like the sweetheart he is , he offered to send Sam and Medow to keep me company , But I turned down the offer . I had done this before , and I knew it was temporary this time . I just needed my wolf to understand it as well . The next morning , I got ready and headed down to the bakery . I had thought about how I should tell the sisters about leaving . After years of knowing them , I knew that once I told one , the other would know within two minutes . " Amie ! I have missed seeing that lovely ely face , " Mrs Andersen said as came downstairs , " Hello , it's nice to see the place still standing . I told her . She laughe " Nothing changes in this town , and if it does , it takes a lot longer than three days . Here , I have fixed you some coffee and blueberry scones for you . " " You're an angel . I'm heading over to the diner . " " Don't tell me that slave driver o of a sister of mine is making you work the early shift ? " Mrs Andersen huffed . " Xo ma'am . I just need to get some gossip from CeCe , " I told her and walked away before she could ask more questions and punch more holes in my weak lie . As I walked into the diner , the cook greeted me and when they heard him , Mrs Jones and CeCe came rushing back to give me a hug and say welcome home . It felt bitter sweet . " Mrs Jones , do you have a minute or two to talk ? " I asked . " Alway , honey . Let me just place Frank's breakfast order and then we can sit down , " she told me . I nodded and grabbed a table in the corner . She soon joined me with a cup of coffee in her hand . I sipped on the coffee her sister had made me and gathered my thoughts . " Mrs Jones , I don't know if I have ever told you how grateful I am that you took a chance on me the day when I arrived here . I was lost , and you gave me a way to earn money and a place to stay . It really means a lot to me , " I started . " I'm happy I did . Workers like you are scarce . Why am I getting the feeling you're trying to say goodbye ? " She was as insightful as " My vacation , " I started . " The first and only vacation you have taken in four years and that just coincided with a hot man stubbornly courting you ? " Mrs Jones asked . " Yes , that one . " She laughed . " I got an offer for a new position . It's a good opportunity and at first I was going to turn it down , but now I have accepted . I need to hand in my notice . I'm sorry , but I can stay and work until you find someone to replace me , " I told her . She nodded . " There is no one to replace you . But I think I can persuade Laura to come work here . I would be grateful if you could stay a week from her starting , to help train her . " " Of course . It's the least I can do , " I agreed . " Good , I appreciate it . So , this man of yours . Does he treat you right ? " she asked . " It's nothing romantic between F Finlay and me . But he treats me good . I told her . She smiled and nodded , " I won't say I won't be sorry to see you go . You are my best employee and a damned good girl . But I think you are doing the right 1/2 Chapter 15-1 thing . You were never meant to end up here permanently . You are to good for a place like this , I always knew you were passing by . But I'm happy we got four years at least , " " I'm happy as well , " I told her , Even if the town seemed to gnaw on my sore spots at the moment , I knew I would look back on my time here as positive and a turning paint in me finding and accepting myself . Chapter Comments 6 POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE 2/2 Game of Destiny Chapter 15-2 " Let's not make this old woman cry , I will talk to Laura and let you know when she can start . And I'm sending CeCe over . I'm guessing you want to talk to her as well ? " Yes , thank you Mrs Jones . " CeCe came skipping over , filled with exciting news of what had been going on for the last three days . happily let her talk and soaked up her overflowing positivity . As soon as I told CeCe I was leaving , her cheery mood vanished and she looked at me with puppy dog eyes . I felt like I hai kicked a pupu " You're leaving ? Why ? " she asked . just my time . The job Finlay offered was just too good to tum down . " I said , " Finlay , that's that hot guy who didn't give up until you agreed to meet him , right ? " CeCe asked . " Right . " " I see , well than I approve , kind of . I rolled my eyes as she did something on her phone . " It's not like that . " I told her , " Aha , sure it's not . " " No , seriously , it's not . He belongs to someone else . " It wasn't a lie . Even if Finlay was single , he had a waiting . a mate out there somewhein " What ? He's not single ? What the fuck was he flirting with you for then ? CeCe said , clearly outraged on my behalf . " He wasn't flirting . ting . It's a little complicated to explain . But he has a connection to my family and recognised me . He wanted to offer me a job , that's all . " It was as close to the truth as I could go , and CeCe looked at me for a long time before nodding . The door to the diner opened , and Jessi stormed in and headed straight to our table . Now I knew what CeCe had been doing on her phone . " You're leaving ? " he asked as he stood next to me and stared down . am , " I told him . " I don't like it , " he said and sank down on a chair . " Why not ? " I asked . " There are a lot of weirdos out there , Amie . If you leave , I can't keep an eye on you , " he said . I had to smile at him . " That is sweet in a chauvinistic kind of way . But I'm a big girl , I can take care of myself . I'm more worried about you . Have you two sorted things out ? " I asked to distract them . The way they both turned bright red told me they hadn't . " Yeah , I thought so . Look , it's easy . Jessie , you like CeCe , like a lot . But you're worried your reputation as the town flirt will deter her . CeCe , you have had a crush on Jessi since forever . But you are afraid he doesn't take you seriously , but as just another hook up . You are good together , you respect each other and I'm not going to tell you what to do . But in my opinion you need to sit down and talk about it . Otherwise , life will pass you by and you will both end up old and with a lot of what - if questions . " I felt quite happy about my little speech . It had the desired effect of drawing the focus away from me leaving and all the questions they could have about it . We spent a couple of moments in silence as CeCe and Jessie tried not to look at each other , and then ended up smiling each time they caught the other one doing so . I felt like a third wheel but was rescued when Mrs Jones walked over to us . She gave the two lovebirds a questioning look and then rolled her eyes at me . I smiled . a week an and * I talked to Laura , she can start on Monday . Does that work ? " she asked me . It would mean I needed to stay in town for a half . That was not as bad as I had feared . 1/2 Chapter 15-2 " Sounds good to me , I confited . After that , I just sat around and people watched . There was nothing wrong with the rumour mill In the town . Sohn everyone of the locals knew I was leaving , and the walked over to my table to exchange a few words , telling me It was sad to se me go . It was a nice feeling . Even Mrs Andersen stopped by .. " I'm sorry I didn't tell you this morning . I wanted your sister to be first one to know , " I told her . " Oh , that's okay , my dear . Am I right in g guessing that sexy plece of an that dropped you off yesterday is the reason for all of this ? " she asked and wiggled her eyebrows . It was a little unnerving to hear that coming from her , but I smiled . " To some extent . But not in an eyebrow wiggling way . He offered mij job , " I told her . " Sure , sure . My sister told me as much . But we aren't blind , you know . We see things . " I just smiled and shook my head . I changed for my shift in the bathroom and was almost feeling nostalgic about knowing I had a limited amount of days left to put on the mint green uniform . When I ended my shift , I walked home and sent a te to Finlay , letting him know when my last day was . It took him two minutes and then he called . " I'll be collecting you on the Saturday after next , " he said . * You know , you can send someone else . I'm not giving you an out until I have blooded you , " he joked . We ended up talking for almost three hours . It was nice to have his company , even if it wasn't in person . It helped with the anxiety my wolf felt being away from what she clearly saw as her pack . Chapter Comments 6 POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE