Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 494

Lynn was waiting with my mother outside. They both looked up as we left the house. She started to shake a little, but Toya and I both pretended not to see. “Ready to go?” I called.

My mom smiled and rubbed her shoulder. “Lynn wanted to ask a favor.”

I walked over and waited. “Okay…”

Lynn shuffled for a few seconds. “I know that this is just a bandaid. And it won’t help me process anything that has happened.” She was stalling and trying to explain herself.

“Just ask.” I tipped my head to the side and waited.

She met my eyes and I saw panic there. “I’m terrified to leave. So much so that my wolf is digging into me. She feels safe here, and we haven’t felt safe since leaving our pack.”

That was a kick to the stomach. “Understandable.” I looked at my mom. “I failed you.”

Lynn shook her head. “No. Amy you didn’t.” She grabbed my hand. “You had things you had to do.”

I nodded. “But I should have kept a better eye on you and what was happening.” I rubbed my thumb over the side of her hand. “I owe you.” She shook her head. “Just tell me what you need. Do you need to stay here? Done. I won’t make you leave.”

She shook her head more vigorously. “It’s not that.”

“Then how can I help?” I watched her fight with her words. My mom stepped closer to her and rubbed her back.

“You can do this.” My mom’s words seemed to bolster her.

Lynn met my eyes again, and I still saw the panic, but something else was there. A hidden strength she probably didn’t even know she had. “I want you to command me to not be afraid.”