A few days after Ailee returned to her flat, news of the wedding plans of Aaron, the owner of Ardolph Group, and Tifanny Rhianna, an Interior Designer who was at the peak of her career, continued to be reported everywhere.
Television, social media, even foreign media did not fail to cover the news. Aaron received congratulations from everywhere. However, the man was not the type of person who would be moved by such congratulations. For Aaron over the past few days, everyone has been so noisy.
"I can't keep track of her whereabouts." Edric's voice delivering the report on Aaron's orders, made Aaron who was sitting at his desk, look up.
"It's not like you, it's not that hard to find that girl with all your skills," Aaron said, clearly dissatisfied with Edric's work.
"I'm sorry, but... Miss Zoe is like being swallowed by the earth, I can't find her," said Edric with a calm face, he didn't mind if Aaron would scold him because he had used all his strength to
Ailee tried to think positively, even though there was no one living in the area, no cell phones, no internet, but Ailee could live quietly there.Just like today. As the media covered Aaron and Tifanny's lavish wedding, Ailee didn't bother to look. Let alone seeing it, not even hearing the rumors. Ailee was really only focused on her pregnancy.While Aaron and Tifanny had their wedding, Ailee focused on her new activity, which was gardening in the yard of her new house.Time went by quickly. While Aaron and Tifanny were living in their new home, Ailee was focused on practicing yoga to ease her labor.While Aaron was busy with his work, Ailee was also busy doing her routine. It kept repeating until Ailee's belly grew bigger. This will already be the 9th month of Ailee's pregnancy."How are you?"Ailee, who was harvesting tomatoes, turned to the source of the voice. Mrs. Liana was standing not far from Ailee's place with a friendly smile.
Ailee was seen lying weakly on a simple wooden cot, her face pale but full of happiness. Beside her, three newborn twins wrapped in a thin cloth, still red and small, cried weakly in their mother's lap. The simple wooden house by the lake was quiet, accompanied only by the sound of gurgling water and the gentle breeze blowing in from the open windows.That's right, Ailee had just gone through a grueling labor, without the aid of modern medical equipment, assisted only by a middle-aged woman who was none other than the experienced and gentle Mrs. Lyana. Mrs. Lyana looked calm, sitting beside the cot while cleaning her hands and watching the three newborns with great care. Sweat was still pouring down her forehead, the result of her hard labor."They're small and beautiful, you've worked hard," Mrs. Lyana said as she looked at Ailee who was still faithfully gazing at her babies.Ailee smiled weakly, the peaceful faces of her three children making her forget the pain she felt just moment
That afternoon, the sun began to lean to the west, its rays shining on the glass surface of the magnificent new building, creating a sparkle that bounced all around. It stood tall amidst the bustling city, a symbol of the success that Aaron Alison Louvin and his company, Ardolph Corp, had just realized. However, amidst the cameras and the crowd of journalists gathered to cover the inauguration, Aaron felt as if he was trapped in a void.Yes, it's been 5 years and he has yet to find Ailee. Crazy! Aaron admitted that he was crazy. The image of Ailee's face never left his mind, even getting clearer every day. Aaron doesn't understand, he's never been like this especially just because of a woman. But, Edric's words made him realize; 'as a werewolf we should realize one thing, namely the presence of a mate, even though it has been considered a myth by the werewolf nation itself, but I believe it is real, maybe Ailee is the mate destined by the Moon Goddess for you.'Aaron did not deny that
The sun began to set, dipping its light between the trees surrounding Ailee's modest home. The sound of her three children's joyful laughter filled the warm air, mingling with the aroma of soup wafting from the kitchen. Ailee stood at the small kitchen table, stirring the soup while occasionally glancing toward the window, making sure her children were playing safely.In the front yard, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille were playing. The three five-year-old twins looked happy, despite their different personalities. Loudy, with a serious face, was always trying to organize the game. Lowly, who is quiet, observes and obeys all her brother's instructions. Meanwhile, the cheerful Lucille sat separately at the edge of the yard, petting a small sheep she called Berry, her favorite pet. Yes, that was the pet Mrs. Lyana had given the triplets, there were supposed to be two other sheep but they were already in the stable.Inside the house, Ailee continued to watch her children from behind the window.
That morning, Ailee stood in the kitchen of their lakeside log house, looking out the window while holding a spatula. The pancakes on the griddle were beginning to release a sweet aroma, but her mind was far from the food she was cooking. In the dining room, she could hear the cheerful laughter of Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille, her three twins who always seemed energized, even though it was very early in the morning.However, their laughter was unable to dispel the worry that gripped Ailee. Last night's incident was still fresh in her mind, when her youngest-Lucille-had gone missing in the forest near the house. The image of Lucille's pale face amidst the dark trees was still vivid in her mind. When she found her, her body was shaking violently, and Ailee was almost certain that her daughter would turn into a wolf, just as Loudy had. She could not ignore the fact that her children were different. Ailee was sure there was nothing wrong with her, but she didn't know about Aaron's blood flow
The sky had just turned gray, but the calmness of the morning did not feel the same to Ailee. She didn't expect her children to disappear while she was preparing breakfast, she had searched all over the place; the yard, the edge of the forest that stretched behind, even to the small lake in front of their house, but her three twins-Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille-were nowhere to be seen.With her breath catching and cold sweat pouring down her face, Ailee stepped back, standing in the middle of the quiet yard. Her fingers clenched tightly at her sides, trying to hold back the tremors in her hands. The eyes that had been sparkling that morning now slowly glazed over, imagining all the possibilities that could happen to her children."Loudy! Lowly! Lucille!" Ailee's voice broke the silence, echoing throughout the yard, flowing through the trees and through the forest.But there was only silence. Even the morning breeze seemed to laugh at her fears, exacerbating her anxiety. Her face was pale,
The Ardolph Corp office was silent as Edric approached Aaron's desk, his face serious, without a trace of a smile. He paused in front of the Alpha's desk, then gave Aaron a meaningful look."Mr. Aaron, I found traces of Miss Zoe Ailee," he reported in a calm yet firm voice.Aaron, who was examining the documents in his hands, stopped what he was doing and looked up at Edric. His eyes were sharp, but the look on his face seemed to change little by little. Yes, after last night he assigned Edric to find out what happened, he finally came to fruition, his hunch last night was not wrong, something must have happened."Can you confirm?" he asked briefly, his tone cold, cautious.Edric nodded. "Miss Zoe activated her old cell phone after a long time. I tracked her signal, and her current position is in the city center."Aaron was silent for a moment, taking a deep breath. His face turned into an unreadable mask, but in his eyes was a spark of emotion that was difficult to hide. Without sayi
Ailee did not expect those words to come out of the mouth of an Aaron Alison Louvin, Ailee remembered their less than pleasant first meeting, she also remembered their quite complicated relationship.Honestly, Ailee had not lost all her feelings for Aaron, their last meeting at Aaron's villa instilled quite strong feelings for Ailee. But, Ailee didn't know, 5 years of not seeing each other could change Aaron like this, the cold man was now speaking softly to her.But no, Ailee had something she prioritized more; her children, more than that, Ailee didn't want to ruin someone's household, no matter what Aaron said about her political marriage, no matter that she still had feelings for that man, Ailee knew, she also didn't want someone to ruin her family bond, for her living with the triplets was more than enough.Ailee averted her gaze, trying to avoid Aaron's demanding gaze. But the man's gaze was too intense, too deep, and seemed to bring Ailee back to the times when she and Aaron ha
Ailee sat on the chair beside the bed, her fingers continuing to clasp the small hand of Loudy who was still asleep. The boy's breathing sounded regular, but his face was still pale. Occasionally, Ailee gently stroked her son's hair, trying to calm herself down.In the corner of the room, Lowly was also still asleep. Edric sat beside him, watching with a vigilant gaze. Although his face remained calm, Ailee knew that Aaron's Beta was just as worried.Meanwhile, Lucille was lying on the sofa with her face slightly flushed from her fever. Mrs. Lia Lauvin had given her a febrifuge, and now the child was getting restless in her sleep.Ailee wanted to stay here, wanted to make sure that her children were okay, but something was bothering her-Aaron and Madame Lia were talking in the other room, and Ailee could feel the tension between them, even from afar.***In a smaller room in the house, Aaron stood tall, looking at Mrs. Lia Lauvin with a cold expression. The middle-aged woman sat in he
"But you didn't think I came unprepared, did you?"Suddenly, there was the sound of movement from outside the room. Within seconds, more of Daran Cam's men entered, surrounding them. The number had almost doubled from before.Ailee bit her lip. The situation was getting dangerous."Aaron," she whispered.Aaron glanced back at her, then refocused on Daran. "If you want war, I'm ready," he said coldly.Daran smiled, but his gaze was filled with menace. "I'm sure you're ready, but what about them?"He glanced at the triplets.Aaron clenched his fists. He knew Daran Cam was trying to provoke his emotions, but this time it was his children's lives at stake.Aaron stood tall, his body tense as his primal instincts kicked in. He could feel the vibrations of the wolf inside him, churning in impatience.Then, something hit him like a hurricane-a pain that didn't come from himself.Blood. Wounds.One of his children was hurt.Aaron blinked, his jaw hardening as he felt the bond of blood that ex
A few moments ago before Ailee and Aaron's arrival ....Loudy didn't understand what had just happened. Her chest was rising and falling rapidly, her small body felt hot and her head felt heavy. Every nerve in her body was burning, her muscles were tense and something inside her seemed to be trying to get out.He felt... angry.Lucille and Lowly were still wide-eyed staring at her, unable to believe what they were seeing. Loudy's body was no longer the small human body as before.His fur was white, her bright brown eyes flashed with a sharp light, and her fangs protruded from her now-longer snout. Her small claws dug into the wooden floor, leaving scratch marks."Lo... Loudy?" Lucille's voice sounded shaky.Lowly himself was silent, not knowing how to react. Although he remembered that Lucille had once turned into a wolf and there was a possibility that she too could change but still the scene before him was not something familiar to him.Loudy could no longer hear her siblings' voice
Aaron stared at his cell phone screen, the unknown number still displayed there. Aaron's heart was racing. The blood in his head was boiling. Someone was messing with him. But more than that, this caller knew; he knew that the children were his.Edric, who had just returned from checking the crime scene, the place where the triplets were last seen before disappearing, was already staring at Aaron, while Aaron immediately ordered Edric to start tracking the number of the disconnected call just now. Edric nodded and immediately ordered his men on the phone. Meanwhile, he tried to stay calm and called back the number just now."What do you want?" Without further ado, Aaron immediately asked when the call was reconnected.A chuckle sounded from the other side. "Not something that's hard to guess, Aaron. I just want to make sure you lose everything. Including your flesh and blood."Aaron clenched his fists. "If you dare to touch them...""Of course I dare. As proof, I already did." The man
The room was dark, illuminated only by the dim light of the flickering chandelier. The triplets sat in the corner, their bodies trembling with both fear and confusion. They knew, except for Lucille, that they were different from other children-they were children with wolf blood. But how could they control that power?"We have to get out of here," Loudy whispered determinedly."But how?" asked Lowly, his eyes wide with fear.Loudy bit her lip, turning to Lucille who sat silently with a pale face. "Lucille... you've turned into a wolf before, right?"Lucille was confused by Loudy's question, but she shook her head quickly. "I... I don't remember. I don't know how to do it."Loudy let out a long breath. "We should try it."The three of them tried to concentrate. They imagined their bodies changing, imagined feathers growing on their skin, gripping the floor with their claws. But nothing happened."I can't!" Lowly whispered frantically.Loudy gritted her teeth. "Try again!"But before the
"Sit down," Reynard ordered.Aaron complied, sitting in the chair across from his father. He could feel the pressure in the room, as if the air had become heavier."Now, listen carefully," Reynard said in a low but threatening voice. "There is something you must do for me. Something very important to the survival of our family."Aaron looked at his father attentively, but in his heart, his thoughts kept drifting to Ailee and his children. He knew that time was running out, and every second that passed brought them further away from the possibility of being found.Meanwhile, elsewhere, Ailee arrived at the orphanage with a pale face. Mrs. Lyana greets her with concern because the last time Ailee said she met Aaron. Ailee recounted her meeting with Aaron and Mrs. Lyana understood Ailee's choice."So, still no news?" asked Mrs. Lyana.Ailee shook her head, her voice hoarse as she answered. "I don't know what else to do."Mrs. Lyana held her hand gently. "We will find them, Ailee. We won'
Aaron frowned, a look of confusion mixed with annoyance appearing on his face. "Your children? What do you mean?"Ailee knew this would be a difficult conversation, but she had no other choice. "I have three children. They haven't come back, and I can't find them."Aaron rolled his eyes, almost looking frustrated. "Three children? With who? That man? Aland?"Hearing that name mentioned made Ailee feel sick. She shook her head quickly. "No, no. They are not Aland's children."Aaron gave her a sharp look. "If not, then who? You never told me that you had children.""Because I didn't want you to know," Ailee replied in a trembling voice. She knew this was a decisive moment. If she wasn't honest now, she might lose the chance to save her children.Aaron noticed Ailee's face full of anxiety, and for a moment, his anger faded. "Why are you so panicked?"Ailee took a deep breath, trying to find the courage to tell the truth. "They're not ordinary children, Aaron. They're... They can turn int
The shadow grew clearer, its footsteps echoing in the silence of the night. The three of them held their breath, their eyes widening at the figure of a tall man in dark robes who stopped a few meters in front of them."What are you doing here?"Lucille hugged her two older brothers tightly, while Lowly tried to appear brave despite her trembling knees. "We're... just kids who got lost," Lowly finally replied, his voice sounding small.The man lowered his head slightly, watching the trio intently. His gaze rested for a long moment on Lowly. "You..." he murmured, but his words stopped there."Who are you?" asked Loudy finally, trying to take charge of the situation.The man didn't answer. Instead, he tucked something into his robe pocket before turning around and walking away. Before leaving, however, he said, "Return to your homes before it's too late."The three looked at each other, confused by the strange encounter. However, they decided to follow the man's advice and started lookin
Ailee walked with halting steps, trying to calm her racing heart. Aaron led her into a gleaming black car. During the trip, the atmosphere between them was tense. Ailee didn't dare ask where Aaron was taking her, but she knew she had no choice but to play along for the time being."Ailee," Aaron's voice suddenly broke the silence.Ailee turned her head slowly, but did not answer."You know I don't like games. So, we should be honest with each other now," he said coldly, his eyes staring straight ahead.Ailee bit her lower lip, refraining from being provoked. She knew Aaron was too smart to be lied to, but she couldn't let him find out about the triplets. "I don't know what you mean," Ailee replied finally, trying to keep her tone calm.Aaron gave a small grin, but his eyes radiated firmness. "We'll talk about this later," he said simply, closing the conversation.Meanwhile, the triplets were in an unfamiliar location. They had walked far from home after following a strange scent that