Page 19 of I Can't Bear It
“Well, since GSC handled the divorce papers, that wasn’t hard to guess.”
“True. But he started saying how no one makes him look like a fool, but I did.”
“He threatened you?”
“Stop and let me get this out, okay?”
“Fine. Go on.”
“So, he asked me why he should let me live.”
Karl’s nostrils flared, but I hoped the next part would calm him down.
“So, I reminded him of what he said when we met. Of the dreams we shared and how he never wanted Georgi to be a part of that situation.”
“And he agreed to let you go with no issues?” Karl sounded like he doubted that.
“He did. But…”
“But what?”
“He wants GSC to change mine and Georgi’s identities and fake our deaths. He said the rest of the family would still be a threat while he can let us go.”
“And what do you think?”
“I think it’s time to become a new me.”
Chapter Thirteen
Karl
“We will miss you at the Global Shifter Council meetings, but I believe in the work they are doing at the training center, and that children-and-teens program sounds promising.” My boss at GSC, Omar, stared back at me from my laptop screen. “Is the picture frozen again?”
“It is. But at least we can both hear one another.” I took a sip of coffee and waved goodbye to Georgi, and he and Peter walked out of the kitchen, our still-intact egg securely hanging from the sling Rayne had gifted Peter last week.
“True.” I could hear Omar flipping through pages as he spoke. “We carried out the plan for your omega and son. I thought it would be best to keep their first names, but we created all new backstories for the three of you with official documents. We set up the accident sight as having three fatalities—A GSC agent and two witnesses who were under protection. The transition should be painless since you are now working at the training center and not GSC. You are all now the Herz family.”
“Fantastic. Georgi picked that out. He said it meant heart in German.” I loved the name.
“Perfect for you guys.” Omar laughed. “We’ve been keeping an eye on the Del Marcos and the other families. They all seem content to believe that Peter and Georgi were lost in the car crash in Maine. They had a memorial service. Alessandro even produced some tears to convince the family. We will station ateam of agents to keep track of that situation for a while and ensure your omega is finally free. Congratulations on your new family, man. You deserve it.”
“Thanks,” I said. “Did you handle telling my family?”
“Yes. And they have all your new information. We usually don’t let contact continue once a new identity is constructed, but since your father and brother work for GSC, they know how to keep secrets.”
“They sure do. I appreciate all of this. I will miss GSC, too. But the training center is the place I’m meant to be now. I think I can do good here.”
“I know you can. And will. Keep in touch.”
The call disconnected, and I sat back in my chair. I was relieved my mate and child were free of that past. I would make sure they stayed safe.
Speaking of my family, it was time to join them outside.
“Daddy Karl.” Georgi ran up and wrapped his arms around me. “Come play with me. Papa can’t shift because he has the egg, but Rayne and Wolf said they can bring the carrier out, and you can give me a ride on your dragon.”
“What did your papa say to that?” I knew Peter was hesitant to have Georgi taken on a flight.
“He said you can if you stay low, and Wolf and Rayne strap me in tight.”