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 looked down, staring at Aaron's hand that grasped her fingers so tightly. Behind that grip, she felt the warmth that once made her feel safe. But now, that warmth only made her feel bound, making her feel that she didn't have the freedom she had been fighting for the past five years."It's not about leaving everything behind, Aaron," she said in a more stern tone. "It's about the reality we live in now. You don't know... there are things you can't imagine, things that... that should stay this way."Aaron was silent, but from the look in his eyes, Ailee knew that he wasn't going to just give up.The tension grew thicker, filling the narrow space with an almost unbearable weight. Ailee knew that if she didn't act soon, Aaron would be even harder to let go of. She had to go, leave this man and all their memories behind, no matter how difficult it was.After taking a deep breath, Ailee tried to shift her gaze out the window, looking for ways to devise an escape plan. On the other ha
Ailee caught her breath after running away from Aaron. She walked quickly towards the orphanage where her children were, letting the image of Aaron slowly fade in her mind. Fear and relief mixed together in her-fear that Aaron might keep looking for her, and relief that at least she managed to get away from him for a while.As she arrived in front of the orphanage, her previously restless heart gradually subsided. Mrs. Lyana's orphanage was like a second home to Ailee. Over the past five years, this place had become an integral part of her life.Ailee entered the courtyard of the orphanage and immediately her eyes caught the sight that always warmed her heart: her three twins, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille, were playing happily with their friends. They were laughing, running around, and forming a small circle while laughing together."Loudy, Lowly, Lucille..." murmured Ailee with affection.The three of them were so similar to Aaron-dark hair, eyes as sharp as weasels that shone with joy,
When dawn still covered Ailee's small house, Lucille woke up earlier than usual. The sound of the wind blowing outside made her windows rattle softly. However, her little heart filled with curiosity and the desire to return to school was much noisier than the morning breeze. She decided to act. Lucille reached for a small bag in the corner of her room and started to put in her books and school supplies that she had used a few days earlier.As she was sneaking out of her room, she was stopped in her tracks by a small voice calling out to her, "Lucille, where are you going so early in the morning?" Lowly stood at the door, looking at her with a puzzled face. Lucille was surprised of course, she was glad Lowly had started talking to her again, but the timing wasn't right, Lucille was already biting her lip, trying to find an excuse."I'm going to the orphanage, Lowly. I want to go to school again. We don't know when Mother will let us go back," she whispered.Lowly, who had always been m
Three days had passed since Ailee decided not to allow her children to return to school at the orphanage. Lucille, who was full of excitement after her first experience at school, couldn't help but feel disappointed. Every morning, she asked with a hopeful face, "Mommy, when are we going back to school? I want to see my friends."Ailee always replied with the same excuse, "School is on vacation, dear. When it opens again, I'll let you know."However, that answer began to lose its power. The innocent, but intelligent, Lucille sensed that something was wrong. While Loudy and Lowly were busy with their activities at home, Lucille kept thinking about the real reason. She felt there was something her mother was hiding, and it made her uneasy.Meanwhile, Loudy noticed a change in her mother's demeanor. She wasn't stupid; she knew there was something that made Ailee more protective than usual. She often saw her mother pensive while staring at the CCTV monitor or holding the phone with a worr
That morning, the sunlight streaming through the curtains was not enough to chase away Ailee's restless thoughts. The sound of Lucille's laughter and the twins' cheerful chatter could be heard coming from the dining room, but Ailee found it hard to join in. The image of the conversation with Madame Lyana a few days ago kept looming over her mind. Aaron, the person she had tried to avoid for the past five years, suddenly appeared so close to her children.While preparing breakfast, Ailee tried to focus on the routine. She cut fruits for her children, but her hands trembled every time she thought about the possibility of Aaron realizing this big secret. "What if he gets suspicious? What if he discovers something?" the questions kept swirling in her mind.When everything was ready, she called the children to the dining table. "Come on, breakfast is ready. After that we'll continue studying in the reading room."Lucille rushed over to her mother with the little doll she had just sewn hers
Lucille, Lowly, and Loudy immediately looked at their mother with great interest."I know you want to go to school," Ailee began carefully. "But you should also know that school means you'll be leaving this house every day. The world out there... isn't always as safe as it is here.""What do you mean?" asked Loudy, confused.Ailee tried to organize her words. "There are many things I want to protect you from. The world outside is not always kind to children like you.""We're not kids anymore, Mom," Loudy interrupted. "We can take care of ourselves. I can look after Lucille and Lowly."Lucille nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, Mom. I'll be careful too."Ailee shook her head softly, her eyes beginning to tear up. "That's not the case, dear. It's bigger than you think."However, before Ailee could explain further, Lowly suddenly spoke, his voice low but clear, "We have to know, Mom. What really happened to us?"Those words left Ailee speechless. For the first time, she realized that her chi
That morning, Ailee picked up her three children from the orphanage. Lucille, who was usually the most cheerful, seemed more excited than usual. She kept talking about her friends at the orphanage, while Loudy only nodded occasionally and glanced at Lowly who was still silent as usual.Lowly sat next to the car window, his gaze glued to the trees running backwards outside. However, there was a flash of tension in his eyes. Loudy, sitting in the center, stole a glance at her smaller brother."What's wrong, Lowly?" Loudy whispered softly, making sure Lucille didn't hear.Lowly just shook her head softly, but her face couldn't hide the anxiety she had been harboring. Loudy didn't push, knowing they would have a chance to talk about everything later at home.***Once they got home, Ailee directed the children to the kitchen. "Have breakfast before you start studying. I've made your favorite pancakes," she said, trying to sound cheerful.Lucille ran straight to the dining table, her eyes s
"Who is he?" asked Lucille, tilting her head."I don't know, but he seems like an important person," Loudy replied as she watched the man who was none other than Aaron closely.Lowly who was sitting behind them suddenly felt uneasy. There was something about that man that made him feel uncomfortable, though he didn't know what.Meanwhile, Aaron stepped into the living room, his eyes scanning every corner of the room carefully. The room was simple yet clean, with several paintings of children decorating the walls."This orphanage looks well maintained," Aaron commented, sitting down in the chair that had been prepared for him. Although the last time he came it was still the same, but he felt something was different, whatever it was."Thank you, Mr. Louvin. We're trying our best to provide for the children here," Mrs. Lyana replied, trying to sound casual even though she felt oppressed by Aaron's cold aura.Aaron nodded, then his gaze shifted to the window overlooking the courtyard. He
"I'll protect you, Lucille. No matter what happens," Lowly whispered softly, barely audible.But apparently, someone was listening."What do you mean?" A low, husky voice came from the other side of the bed.Lowly was startled, his body stiffened instantly. He turned his head and found Loudy sitting on his bed, his eyes looking at Lowly sharply. His older brother's face looked serious, more serious than usual."Loudy... I..." Lowly stammered, not knowing what to say."What did you say just now?" Loudy repeated her question. "You're going to protect Lucille? From what? What really happened?"Lowly was silent, bowing his head, not daring to look his sister in the eye. But she knew Loudy wouldn't give up so easily."Lowly, I'm your big sister. If there's something, you should tell me. We're family," Loudy said more gently this time.Lowly finally lifted his face, the look in his eyes filled with indecision. But then she took a deep breath and said softly, "Loudy... I saw Lucille turn...
The next day the orphanage was filled with the laughter of children playing in the courtyard. Lucille was seen running around with a cloth ball, her hair waving in the wind. She laughed happily with another girl who was older than her. On a wooden bench near a large tree, Loudy sat casually, watching her younger siblings play. However, her eyes occasionally glanced at Lowly who was still sitting alone in the corner of the yard.Lowly sat hugging his knees, his face buried between his arms. The voices of the other children did not attract his attention in the slightest. In his mind, the image of that night continued to haunt him-when Lucille turned into a little wolf and attacked his favorite white sheep, Berry."Lowly," Loudy called as she approached, "why don't you play with them?"Lowly just shook his head slowly without lifting his face.Loudy let out a long breath. "You still don't want to talk?" she asked in a soft tone.Lowly remained silent, only tightening the hug on her knees
That morning, Mrs. Lyana arrived early. She brought a small car to pick up the three children. Lucille seemed the most excited, she had even brought a small bag with her dolls."Mama, I'm ready!" Lucille said cheerfully as she ran a little toward Ailee.Loudy came next, holding Lowly's hand who still looked pale. "Lowly's ready too, Mom," Loudy said in a calm tone, trying to sound like a responsible eldest child.Ailee lowered her head, holding both of Lowly's shoulders and looking at him deeply. "Lowly, listen to Mama carefully. It's okay, okay? You'll be safe there. Loudy and Lucille will take care of you."Lowly just nodded slowly, his eyes staring down.Ailee hugged him tightly before finally leading them to the door. "Mama will be waiting at home. Don't worry."Mrs. Lyana smiled gently at Ailee. "I'll let you know how they are. You can rest easy."Ailee smiled faintly. "Thank you, ma'am."With a heavy heart, Ailee released her three children to the orphanage. She stood at the doo