We all froze at the sight of Katie standing some steps away from the door of my hotel room, her wide, doll-like eyes brimming with worry and concern. Turning to Alphonce, I couldn't see any shock on his face. Of course, there was nothing. Why would he even be shocked when he didn’t care about the kids? They weren't his after all.
Suppressing the anger boiling inside me for his attempt to drag the pups into our problems, I turned around and sprinted past the reception to where Katie was standing. Her eyes widened in shock as she saw us.
"What did he do to you? Tell me right now, and I will deal with him," she demanded, her small frame radiating fierce protectiveness. Her concern melted my heart, and I managed a smile.
I didn't know why, but both Katie and Nathaniel loved me so much. Coul
