143- Moving and managing
I scroll through my contacts, dial Maggie’s number, then wait anxiously for her to answer. It rings so
long that for a moment I think she isn’t going to pick up and I’ll have to try againter, but in what I
imagine is probably thest ring before it goes to voicemail, she answers just in the nick of time.
“Hello dear, I’m just working on a new scone recipe. So let me know if you can’t hear me well. I’ve got
you on speaker. But there’s no one else here so you can speak freely.” She says cheerfully.
“Oh, cool. Your scones are always amazing. Actually everything you make is amazing. Before I get into
the reason I called, how are you? How have you been?” I don’t want her thinking that I only call
because I need to know something, she is my friend after all.
“Oh sweetie, I’ve been alright. Logan is having a few issues at school though.” She adds. I
frown.
“How can he be having issues? He is so smart and well behaved, honestly he is practically the
perfect child.” I ask confused. An awful thought urs to me.
“Wait, he isn’t being bullied is he? Because if he is I will seriously need to find those kids‘ parents and
throw down.” I practically growl out. Maggieughs.
“No, no. Nothing like that. He’s a quiet kid, but his problem isn’t with other students. He
keeps getting detention after school. Since he ends uping herete I called the school and looked
into it. Apparently you get a detention if you turn up more than thirty minutes
sighs.
“Ahh, I assume histeness is Carrie’s fault?” I voice my suspicions.
“Yes. I hate to say it, but she really isn’t cut out to be a mother.” She admits, her voice full of
disappointment.
“Have you ever thought about having him move in with you? He spends most of his time at
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your ce anyway. I really doubt Carrie would say no.” I’ve met Carrie a few times, she prett much just
ignores Logan and uses Maggie as free babysitting. She works and then spends her free time out with
friends or possibly boyfriends. She’s not a bad person exactly. She doesn’t usuallypletely neglect
Logan’s needs. But he isn’t her priority. I don’t think she ever intended to get pregnant and never really
grew up when she did.
“Maybe. But I’m not sure this is the right ce. I don’t have a second bedroom. I would have to move,
and even with my ie from these ces, I doubt I could afford arger ce in any decent area.”
She sighs.
“Well, maybe something wille up. Either way, Logan is lucky to have you.” I remind her.
“Thank you dear. But now, what did you need to talk about? I don’t want to bother you with all my
problems.” She insists.
“Please, always tell me about your problems, even if I can’t help I can at least listen.” I promise.
“As for why I’m calling. It’s about my living arrangements.” I start.
“Ahh, you’re moving out permanently then?” She asks, no surprise in her tone at all.
“Well, I haven’t really decided yet. Bemy did ask me to stay here, but I wanted to know what you
think about it first. He did also offer to help find you a new tenant.” I add, wanting her to have all the
information. Maggie doesn’t hesitate before responding.
“Dear, if you decide to move back here when you could have a hot Shifter boyfriend in your bed every
night keeping you warm, then you are dumber than I thought.” She says bluntly and I snort out augh.
I should have known that is how she would respond. She is a sucker for roms after all. Bemy is
grinning ear to ear and I poke him in the chest and roll.
my eyes. Well, I guess that answers that question. Really, I know I want to stay. When I went back to
my old ce, I felt ufortable. I can keep my friendship with Maggie and Logan without having to
live there.
“Okay. Well, if you insist.” I tell her jokingly.
“Oh I do. At least one of us needs to hook up with a hot guy, and since it doesn’t seem likely
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“And if your Bemy has some suggestions for tenants I will happily take them, but don’t
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worry too much. The ce got up after the vandalism and there are always people. looking for cheap
ces to stay.” She tells me kindly. Bemy is obviously listening to my call, he leans in close so that
he can talk into the phone without taking it from me.
“Thanks Maggie. I knew I liked you from the start. You shoulde visit us sometime.” He says
cheerfully.
“Of course I will dear, you couldn’t keep me away. Now take care of my girl, I need to get these scones
in the oven. Bye you two!” We say our goodbyes and she hangs up with a click.
“Well, that went much easier than I expected it to.” I admit.
“Really? Because it went exactly how I thought it would go. Maggie cares about you, she only wants
you to be happy. She didn’t get upset when I scared off that guy on the day we met, if that didn’t ruffle
her, there’s no reason this would.” He exins. I guess his logic makes
sense.
“So you’re going to move here properly, right?” He confirms. I give a slow nod.
“I suppose so, but I have to be allowed to help out with bills and stuff or I really won’t be
okay with it…” I add.
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“Which leads us back around to the issue of you going to work.” He says with a little
frustration.
“Please don’t go back. I’m begging you. If you have to quit I am happy to support you, honestly I would
enjoy being allowed to provide for you.” He takes a quick breath then continues before I can object.
“It doesn’t mean you won’t work forever. Just please, wait until the murderers are caught. I’ve been
thinking about it and if it makes you feel better I can give you more of my work, you can keep managing
the mediation emails and I’m sure I can find other things you could help with. If you’re taking some of
my workload it’s only fair you get some of my ie too.” He suggests eagerly. Huh, that’s not the
WORST suggestion.
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“But, if I’m not technically the female Alpha, is it really right for me to be making decisions and
answering emails and stuff?” 1 ask hesitantly. Bemy seems ted and a little shocked when he
realises that I am actually considering his suggestion. He quickly answers, probably worried I’ll talk
myself out of it.
“I trust you to answer them, if you’re worried about authority you can just sign my name. When people
eventually know about us you can use your name or set up a whole new system. Whatever you like.”
He insists. I frown.
“I can’t just use your name… isn’t that basically lying to everyone?” I object. Bemy just shrugs.
“Official or not, you’re my mate. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but Shifter mates are considered one
hundred percent equal and are allowed to speak for each other. Even if someone did find out you were
the one answering, once they find out the whole story they’ll ept it with no issues. Please? It
wouldn’t just be a few emails. I could find tons of other things that you could manage for me. My
schedule is a chaotic mess and I constantly forget meetings. I bet you could figure out a way to get me
on track too. Please? I’m not just asking because I don’t want you to go back to work, it really would
legitimately be a load off my shoulders if you took over even a few of my tasks.” Okay, so how many
times has Bemy said please now? He really is practically begging. It’s pretty obvious that he’s using
this to sort of ease me into taking over the female Alpha role. But to be fair, he has been trying to do a
job that is intended for two people, and he has been doing it mostly alone. I do believe him when he
says he has plenty of work I could help him with. I’m still not totally convinced that it’s right for me to
sign his name on emails, but if he’s okay with it I guess I am too. It’s not like I can’t check with him if I’m
not confident in my responses. Bemy is staring at me with pleading eyes and… is he holding his
breath? I should probably answer before he actually.