Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 442

I slammed the door behind me and put my back against it. I allowed a few more sobs to escape my mouth before I let a smile dance across my lips. I grabbed the box of letters and I walked up the stairs, sealing the house with a few words as I went. I would get to these letters later. But I had a little girl wanting to spend some time with me.

I grabbed the box full of Rick’s mutterings and managed to finagle the doors open to the cabin. I put the box of my letters on my bed, promising myself that I would read them tonight. Or at least a few of them before I carried Rick’s box down the stairs.

I looked around and found…no one. “Hello?” I dropped the box on the living room floor and then I headed outside. “Hello?”

“Punch. Kick. Twist under. Good!” I heard my mom calling out and I turned the corner, only to see my mom training Carly. Toya and Wendy were sparring with each other a little off to the side, but Carly was red faced and smiling.

I watched for a few minutes, watching her form and listening to her little grunts. It brought me back to when my dad was training me. “Kick baby girl. Higher. Good.” His smile always made me feel like I overcome a mountain.

Carly was cheering as she landed a high kick. “I did it!” I clapped, and she whirled. “Amy!” She ran over to me and jumped into my arms. “Did you see? Did you see me?”

I hugged her close. “I did.” I put her on the ground. “You did really great.”

She looked between my mom and me. “Are you ready to do paperwork?” She looked antsy, like she had to pee. I just laughed.

“Go finish your training. I can work by myself until you are finished.” I tugged on her hair.

She bit her lip. “Are you sure? I did promise to help you.” She bounced on her toes.

I dropped down into a crouch. “I’m sure. Training is important. Paperwork can wait.”

Still, she looked unsure. “But paperwork is important.”

I pinched her cheek. “It is, but I can handle it on my own for a little while. Now, get back to grandma Ainsley and finish your training.” I leaned in and kissed her forehead before I stood back up and I pushed her back to my mom.

She looked at me and I watched her eyes tighten. She mouthed ‘You okay?’. I nodded and turned back to the house. “One second baby.” I heard footsteps running after me, and my mom spun me around. “I know you said you’re okay, but your eyes are red and puffy.”