LEAH’S POV“Mommy, who was the uncle just now?” Bella asked as she gazed up at me, curiosity was evident in her eyes.I stilled, but only for a second. She was asking about Brixton, but just as I was about to answer, Clyde, who was also standing beside the bed near their sister, beat me to it.“That’s Uncle Brixton, sister! He’s one of the uncles who helped us bring you to the hospital.” His voice was proud as he continued explaining along with Calvin beside him.Bella nodded slowly as she listened, taking in the information her brothers were telling her. I stood there, watching them talk until I saw how my baby girl’s face turned guilty.She turned her head and looked up at me, “I’m sorry, mommy… I didn’t mean to make you and my brothers worry.”My heart clenched, hearing the pitiful tone in her words. I sat beside her on the bed before leaning in to kiss her forehead.“You don’t have to say sorry, sweetheart. It’s not your fault, okay? No one’s at fault here.” I spoke to her gently,
LEAH’S POV“Uncle… you and I have the same eyes!”Bella’s innocent voice echoed throughout the room, but her words were like bolts of lightning striking me. Then I saw how Calvin and Clyde also turned to look at Brixton, their expression mirroring Bella’s curiosity.As for me, my heart sank. For a moment, I felt like the world has stopped spinning. The air seemed to left my lungs as I find it hard to breathe. Bella’s question hung in the air, and silence enveloped the whole room for a few seconds. It was suffocating…I didn’t expect her to say those words aloud. They had noticed – noticed what I’ve been terrified for them to know. And just when I thought things couldn’t get any more complicated, Brixton’s gaze snapped towards me, his eyes were now filled with a dark intensity, filled with meaning I couldn’t decipher.But it made my heart pound nervously.“Because…” He broke away from our gaze and turned to face the kids, staring straight at Bella as he trailed off. “Because it’s meant
LEAH’S POVWhen I heard that familiar voice, and as I turn to see the man wearing a white coat whom I just bumped into, my eyes slightly widened seeing his familiar face.“Felix?” I let out a low gasp, shock evident in my voice. He was a friend, and we hadn’t seen each other for a year now.He also looked shocked upon seeing me, but then he smiled warmly, his eyes lighting up in recognition.“Leah, it’s been a while. How have you been?” He smiled gently at me, adjusting the glasses he was wearing.“I should be asking you that.” I smiled back at him, still reeling from the surprise. “When did you get back? Marina hasn’t mentioned to me you’ve came back already.”Felix was Marina’s nephew. The first time I met him was from five years ago, during one of the hardest times of my life. I was still pregnant during that time and had to fend off for myself and my unborn children, and I was desperately searching for a job. After a long day of applying at different companies, I was exhausted and
LEAH’S POVSince Clyde had already saw him, I couldn’t just let Felix stand outside and had no choice but to let him in. As he entered the room, the kids’ faces lit up when they finally saw him.“Uncle Felix! You’re back!”Seeing the kids’ enthusiasm, Felix also greeted them warmly. I stood on the side, unsure of what to do. I took a quick glance towards Hudson and Brixton who were now sitting on the couch. They were also looking towards Felix and his interaction with the kids.Suddenly, Hudson’s eyes met mind. His gaze was sharp, and I felt out of breath. Why is he even looking at me like that… as if I committed a crime? I shook my head, trying to erase these kind of thoughts before I finally joined in the conversation between the kids and Felix.But then, Clyde ran back towards where Hudson and Brixton was as he introduced Felix to both Hudson and Brixton.“Uncle Felix, these are Uncle Hudson and Uncle Brixton. They were the one who helped us get Bella here in the hospital.”I wante
LEAH’S POVMy body went still as Hudson’s words cut through the night air like a blade. I felt cold all over, my mind scrambling to process what he had just said.“W-what do you mean?” I stammered, desperately trying to keep my voice steady but I couldn’t mask the tremor in my tone. I felt confused and troubled, haunted by his words.Hudson’s eyes bore into mine. His gaze was dark and intense, holding me captive, and it only made my heart pound even more loudly against my chest.“The kids…” Hudson finally spoke again. His voice was low and deliberate as he trailed off. But his next question was enough to send me out of my wits.“Are they ours?”I took a step back, trying to distance away from him only to feel another strong pair of arms wrapping around my waist from behind.“Scared?” I shivered, feeling bolts of electric shock rushing through my whole body from his touch. It was Brixton who was now behind me, locking me in his strong embrace. “You want to escape, huh?”“I – I don’t kn
LEAH’S POVTheir faces immediately darkened upon hearing my statement. The air around us grew heavy with tension.Hudson took a slow, deliberate step toward me, his figure now looming over me like a shadow before I heard him spoke in a low and dangerous tone."What did you say, again?"My words caught in my throat as my gaze rose, and I clutched at my chest, trying to remain in control. Yet I couldn’t find the courage to speak again.Brixton's eyes locked onto mine, his voice laced with disbelief. "I can't believe this…"There was an intensity on his stare that made my heart pound so nervously."When did we ever say that we don't want anything to do with you... or the kids?I grew still in my spot, feeling my whole body turn numbed hearing his statement. His words appeared to keep echoing in my thoughts, further adding to the confusion. My mind was a whirlpool of emotions, swirling in every direction in an attempt to make sense of the situation.Hudson came closer, filling some iniqui
THIRD PERSON’S POV– Two Months Ago –Hudson and Brixton were inside the office, looking deeply bothered at something. The anticipation hung heavy in the air as they awaited the results of the investigation about Leah and the three kids they saw with her.The previous day, they had received a message from the investigator who told them that there had been significant progress and they would finally receive the full report the following day.“Damn, I feel like I’m going insane.” Brixton brushed his face against his palms as he let out a frustrated sigh.Hudson didn’t mirror his own expression, but there was also a troubled look on his face as he stared at the files on his desk. He can’t seem to focus fully on work thinking that they’ll finally get the results of the investigation tomorrow.Whether the two admit it or not, the wait was wracking their nerves. Which was the first time since they haven’t got deeply troubled about anything in the past. They were the invincible Lycan Kings w
THIRD PERSON’S POVSeeing Melanie enter their room made both Hudson and Brixton displeased. Yet they know it was their own fault for indulging with her in the past. Now, it seems like she couldn’t even get over them, even after their constant refusal.“Now’s not the time, Melanie.” Hudson’s expression hardened, but he barely looked up from the map he was studying. “We’re busy.”Melanie continued approaching them with the same sultry smile on her face. She stopped right in front of Brixton who was reading some reports before she untied the waistband of her nightgown, letting it fall down her body and exposing her beautiful figure that was barely covered by the lingerie she was wearing.“Don’t you want this?” She moved closer, trying to touch Brixton’s chest as she whispered seductively on his ears. “You’ve been busy all these days. You can have me all you want tonight…”But before she could touch Brixton, he immediately grabbed her wrist and whisked her away, irritation flashing in his