Chapter 203
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Tomorrow evening… I also need to meet Olivan tomorrow night… It should be okay.
“Thank you,” I say simply.
I give Jai a thumbs up and he gives me a nod and a double thumbs up. Mouthing well done.”
I hurry down from the dais wanting to get him out of prison immediately. Reaching the doors to the
Pack Hall I push them wide open as I step out into the light and smile up at the dreary skies. Even this
cloudy day cannot dampen my mood.
“Hold up!” Jai says as he rushes to catch up and I smile across at him as a sudden idea comes to
mind.
“I have a better idea.‘
He raises an eyebrow. “Oh?”
I nod vigorously. “I want to welcome him back properly… can you get him from prison and keep him
occupied for at least two hours?” I ask, unable to stop the jittery excitement that’s bubbling inside of
me.
He folds his arm, tilting his head. “I would have thought you’d want to see him immediately. I’m thinking
you’re up to something. Does it mean you’ll cook him all his favourite dishes and I get to eat them too?”
My heart squeezes as I remember the last time I cooked for him, and I nod. “Yes… we will make new
memories.” I say softly, brushing a strand of my hair back.
The past didn’t hurt as much anymore, but the memories remain.
“Understood. Don’t worry, I’ll go get your man and I’ll keep him busy for the next two hours.”
“Thank you, Jai, you are the best.” I pat his cheek and he gives me a pout.
“Now you’re treating me like a pet.”
I chuckle at that. “No, you’re like a sibling that I never had.”
“Well, I’m happy to be so. Keep me updated if you need me to bring anything home.”
“I will, thanks!”
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1 hurry to the waiting car and head back to the safe house. I quickly text Valerie that Sebastian will be
home and ask how Sia is.
I then quickly make a list for Justin to get us some groceries from the shops, send it to him, and order a
few items, including a cake topper that I want him to collect
too.
We had just parked up at home when I call Agatha. Things might be rough
between us, but she is Sebastian’s mother and I want her here when we welcome him home.
“Hello?” Her voice comes down the line.
“Hello Mrs King, it’s Zaia.”
“Oh, hello dear… You know I’d like it if you would stop being so formal…” She sounds tired although
she tries to hide it. “How are you?”
“I’m well. How are you?”
“As well as I can be when my son is locked away.” She says sadly.
I smile as I enter the safe house. “Well then, you will be happy to hear Sebastian is free to leave. He
will be home in a few hours, and I was wondering if you would like to be here when he does.”
“What! You mean he’s not being trialled!”
“We had somewhat of a trial, however, when all the facts and the situation that took place was
presented, he was proven innocent. So will you come?”
There’s silence, and she sighs softly. “I- I don’t think Aran will allow me to… thank you for the invitation,
Zaia, but I don’t think I can.”
“Will you not meet your grandchildren?” I ask softly. I know it would mean a lot to Sebastian if his
mother was here.
“Oh, I want to, but I don’t know if Aran would be happy if I did without his knowledge… maybe I can
come without him knowing… Yes, I’ll do that. Where are you staying?”
“I will have someone come collect you in two hours. Have dinner with us too.”
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