Ethan blinked, shocked and horrified by his young daughter’s question. “Of course not, Paisley.” He assured her. “I don’t want you to ever think that.”
“Was it because I’m a runt like Eve said?” Paisley asked, her lower lip trembling.
Ethan feels a fresh burst of rage towards the horrible she-wolf but tries to soothe his fraying temper for his pups sake. “Sweetheart, listen to me very carefully.” He began, searching for the right words to explain such a complicated situation to one so young. “Your Mommy wanted you more than anything in the world. It’s my fault she left – it’s only ever been my fault.”
Paisley’s little nose crinkled in confusion. “How?”
“I know it’s hard to understand, but she couldn’t take care of you then, and I could. I forced her to go away, but she left you with m
