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"Agreed," Greg said, raising his fork in salute. "And speaking of pleasures, this has been one of the best evenings I've had in a long time. Thank you for saying yes.""Thank you for asking," Stephanie replied softly. "It's been a while since I've done something like this. I almost forgot how much fun it can be."Greg's heart warmed at her words. "Well, let's make sure this isn't the last time. What do you say? We make it a regular thing?"Stephanie smiled, leaning in slightly. "So, Greg, just to be clear, is this as friends?"Greg met her gaze, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Strictly just as friends," he replied, a playful smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.Stephanie giggled, a sound that made Greg’s heart skip a beat. "Alright then, it's a deal."Greg laughed softly, relieved and happy that she agreed. "Perfect. Just friends enjoying each other's company. No pressure, no expectations."Stephanie nodded, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. "Sounds like exactly what I
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Stephanie thought to herself how everything in her life seemed to be falling into place. Her son had come back into her life, her would-be assassins were in jail, and she was healthy. She had also just had the best date she’d had in a long while.As she was reflecting on her recent good fortune, her phone rang. Seeing Greg’s name on the screen, she smiled and picked up the call.“Hey, Greg!” Stephanie greeted him warmly.“Hey, Stephanie. How’s your day going?” Greg’s voice was as cheerful as ever.“It’s been good. Busy, but good,” she replied, leaning back in her chair. “How about yours?”“Not too bad,” Greg said. “Actually, I was calling to see if you’d be available for another date this Saturday.”Stephanie’s heart did a little flip. “Another date? You mean like a proper date or just as friends?” she teased.Greg chuckled. “Strictly as friends, of course. We wouldn’t want to break any rules now would we?”Stephanie laughed, feeling a warm glow spreading through her. “Of course not.
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Greg called to check in on Stephanie and to remind her about their date."Hey, Stephanie," His voice was cheerful as he greeted her. "Just calling to see how you're doing and to remind you about our date tonight.""I'm doing great, Greg. And don't worry, I haven't forgotten about our date. Seven o'clock, right?" She replied"Yes, seven it is," he confirmed. "I'm glad you remembered. Looking forward to it.""Me too," she replied, smiling even though he couldn't see it. "See you tonight."After hanging up, Stephanie noticed Caleb watching her curiously. "Who was that on the phone, Mom?" he asked."It was a good friend and business partner," Stephanie explained, trying to keep her tone casual.Caleb nodded, accepting her answer. "Can we eat out and go sightseeing today?" he suggested with a hopeful grin.Kayla, overhearing the conversation, jumped in with excitement. "Yes, Mom! Let's go out! It'll be so much fun!"Stephanie couldn't resist their excitement. "Alright, let's get dressed an
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“I want to stay awake until they get back,” Caleb insisted when the nanny suggested it was time for bed.“Caleb, it's late. You need your rest,” the nanny replied, trying to reason with him.“Please, just this once.” He insisted The nanny sighed, understanding his feelings and his need to spend as much time as possible with his mother since he lived with his father. “Alright, but just this once. You can stay up, but you have to promise to be in bed when your mom gets home.”Caleb nodded vigorously. “I promise.”Once Kayla had gone to bed, Caleb and the nanny played board games and watched TV. They laughed and joked, but as the night wore on, the nanny began to tire.“Caleb, I’m going to bed now. You should too,” she said, stifling a yawn.“I’ll wait up. I’ll be fine,” Caleb assured her.The nanny reluctantly agreed and headed to bed, leaving Caleb alone in the living room. He fought off sleep, his eyes drooping, until he heard the sound of a car pulling up outside. He rushed to the w
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Stephanie sat on the edge of her bed, staring at her phone, the conversation with Alpha Damien weighed heavy on her mind. The thought of Caleb and how he had become increasingly withdrawn, and his illness taking a toll on his small frame made her eyes cloud and filled her with weariness. He needed his father, she knew that much, but the thought of returning to the pack filled her with so much dread that her body shook.As she sat there, lost in thought, she decided to call her father. He had always been her rock, offering guidance in moments of uncertainty just like now. Picking up her phone and dialed his number, her heart pounding as she waited for him to answer."Hello, sweetheart," "Hi, Dad," Stephanie replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I need to talk to you about something.""Of course, what’s on your mind?""Caleb’s not doing well. He’s been homesick, and now he’s sick. I called Alpha Damien, and he asked me to bring Caleb back to the pack. He also wants me to bring Ka
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Alpha Damien paced his office, his usual calm demeanor was now replaced with restless energy. The stack of paperwork on his desk was ignored, pushed aside in favor of more immediate concerns—Stephanie and the children. He had spent the entire morning trying to focus on his duties as Alpha, but his mind kept drifting back to them. Would Stephanie come with Caleb? And more importantly, would she bring Kayla?He sighed, running a hand through his hair as he glanced at the clock. The hours seemed to drag by painfully slow, each minute increasing his apprehension. He knew he had no right to expect anything from Stephanie, not after the way he had treated her all those years ago. If she chose to send Caleb with someone else, he wouldn’t blame her. He had hurt her deeply, and he was painfully aware that their relationship—or lack thereof—was entirely his fault.Damien thought back to the few brief encounters he’d had with Kayla since learning of her existence. She was a spitting image of Ste
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The news of Stephanie's return spread through the pack. Within hours, the mansion was surrounded by pack members. Some were genuinely excited to see their former Luna, eager to reconnect, while others were merely curious, eager for gossip. Then some didn’t care, but joined the crowd, not wanting to miss out on anything happening in the pack.From his study, Alpha Damien could hear the murmur of voices growing louder as more people gathered outside. He sighed and rubbed a hand over his face. Resigning himself to what he had to do, he came out onto the front porch and immediately, the murmurs stopped as all eyes turned to him and waited for him to speak. “Thank you all for coming, I know many of you are curious about my visitors, especially your former Luna. I want you to know that she is here as my guest and has also brought with her my daughter whom I thought was lost.”Murmuring started through the crowd, and Damien held up a hand and they stopped talking. “I understand that you are
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As soon as Dr. Zita entered the living room, Stephanie’s face lit up with a warm smile. She hurried over, wrapping her arms around her friend. "Zita! It’s so good to see you," Stephanie said, with a huge smile Dr. Zita returned the embrace with equal warmth, stepping back to look Stephanie over. "You look good, Stephanie. How are you holding up?"“It's been hectic, but I can't complain," Stephanie replied, Dr. Zita’s gaze softened. "I’m glad you cane. And Kayla? She’s here too, right?""Yes, she’s here." Stephanie smiled, then turned to call out, "Kayla, come say hi to Dr. Zita!"Kayla ran and hugged her, and Dr. Zita kissed her cheeks. "I have been gone for just a few days and you look so grown up already.” Dr. Zita teased herKayla smiled shyly at being teased. Dr. Zita then turned her attention to Caleb, who had been lingering nearby. "And how are you feeling, Caleb? I heard you weren’t feeling too well."Caleb nodded, his expression brightening as he said, "I’m feeling much bet
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