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,
Aaron sat in the black leather chair in his spacious office, looking at the stack of files on his desk with a blank stare. The piles of documents that usually filled his day and kept him busy seemed meaningless today. Ever since his meeting with Ailee in the city some time ago, his thoughts never left her. In his heart, he knew that he couldn't just let her go, even after five years had passed.Edric knocked on the door and entered the room, carrying a new, important-looking file. "This is the report you requested, Mr. Aaron," Edric said as he handed over the file.Aaron took it quickly, opening the first page with an enthusiasm that was hard to hide. His eyes immediately fell on the photo and identity of the man who was now the target of his curiosity: Aland Rexton.The file listed some important information: 29 years old, former artist of Gloss Entertainment agency, now under Kingdom Entertainment. This name is no stranger to showbiz, especially with his impressive track record. Ala
In a corner of the orphanage's simple room, Ailee sat looking at the serene faces of the triplets who had just fallen asleep. Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille were already lying on their respective beds, and the sound of their rhythmic breathing brought a little peace to Ailee's heart. Those three children were the center of her life now, the miracle that kept her strong, even when she had to avoid and live in the shadows for years.Sunny, her best friend and former manager, had returned to her apartment moments ago. She knew that her every move might trigger the suspicions of Aaron's people, who probably wouldn't stop looking for Ailee. They agreed that Sunny shouldn't linger at the orphanage, to avoid that risk. Leaving Sunny behind did make Ailee's heart ache a little, but she knew that it was the best option for now.With slow steps, Ailee left the twins' room, closed the door carefully, and walked towards the living room, where Mrs. Lyana was sitting quietly, reading an old book.Mrs. L
The night was already creeping into silence, a chill infiltrating the air through the crack in the window of the small room occupied by the triplets. The dim nightlight illuminated their tiny faces, but a sudden low whimpering sound shattered the silence. Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille, all three had woken up looking sleepy and confused."Mama..." whined Lucille softly, rubbing her eyes. "We want to stay here. We like it here."Ailee, who was also awake since hearing their voices, could only take a deep breath. She sat on the edge of their bed, trying to understand the twins' request without letting her worry show on her face. Ailee realized that at the age of five, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille did not yet understand everything that was happening. They were just kids who wanted to play, wanted to have friends, and be comfortable in their own little world."It's so exciting here, Mama..." Lowly whispered with her eyes still half-closed."We have new friends, Mama. Why should we leave?" continu
At the perfectly arranged dining table, the morning light infiltrated gently from behind the curtains. However, the warmth of the sunlight could not penetrate the cold aura of Aaron who sat at the end of the table with an unreadable expression. His gaze was sharp, his body perfectly erect, and his posture exuded undeniable authority. He busied himself with reading files on his cell phone, as if there was no one in the room but him.Tifanny sat across from her husband, trying to keep her face calm even as irritation began to overcome her. Throughout their five years of marriage, Aaron's coldness had always managed to make her feel small. But this time, Tifanny was determined not to lose."Aaron," she said, her voice firm but slightly trembling. She looked at Aaron who only raised an eyebrow, barely showing the slightest interest in responding."What's wrong?" Aaron replied briefly, still not looking at her. The way he spoke was so cold and straightforward, making anyone who heard him f
The gentle breeze from the lake caressed Ailee's face as she looked at her small house that stood quietly at the edge of the forest. The house was simple, yet it had been a safe haven for her and her three children for the past few years. The fresh scent of the forest mixed with the moisture of the lake always made her feel at ease, but today, that relief was still overshadowed by worry."Mommy, when can we go to the orphanage again?" Lucille's cheerful voice broke Ailee's reverie. The little girl looked at her mother with sparkling eyes, the typical expression of a curious five-year-old."Yes, Mommy! It's really fun there! I like playing with Dario," Loudy continued enthusiastically, her hand grasping Ailee's arm tightly."I also want to stay again, Mommy!" Lowly added in a low voice but no less enthusiastic than her two twin sisters.Ailee smiled gently, though her heart was still a little heavy remembering last night. "That's fine, but you have to promise Mother. Don't play far awa
The large room was filled with dark wood ornaments and antique furniture that reflected the glory of the Reynard clan. The air inside was chilly, even though the morning sun was shining brightly outside. At one corner of the long table, Aaron sat with his body erect, his stern face looking emotionless. Although he was known as a dominant and authoritative Alpha, this time the situation was different. In front of him sat Mr. Reynard, his father, a man with a large build and piercing eyes that could subdue anyone with just a look.Mr. Reynard poured himself a cup of tea, then leaned back in the chair with a gesture of authority. "You've missed quite a bit of time, Aaron. Five years of marriage, and you still have no children," he said, his voice heavy and stressed.Aaron didn't answer directly. He just stared at the cup in his hand, swirling a bit of barely touched tea."I did not force you to marry Tifanny just to be a ceremonial couple," Mr. Reynard continued. "I wanted a successor. A
That night, Aaron Alison Louvin's mansion was shrouded in silence. Only the faint sound of servants' steps could be heard downstairs. In the dining room, Tifanny sat at the long table, waiting with a flat expression but her eyes showing hidden emotions.The main door opened, and Aaron's heavy steps could be heard approaching. The man entered the dining room with a domineering cold aura, his face expressionless yet full of authority. He took his place at the end of the table, not saying a word."How was your meeting with your father?" Tifanny finally asked, her voice sounding flat yet firm.Aaron did not answer immediately. He took the glass of water that the waiter had prepared, sipping it slowly while turning his eyes to the corner of the room. Tifanny tapped her finger on the table, annoyed with Aaron's usual attitude, showing no interest in explaining anything."I'm talking to you, Aaron," Tifanny insisted, her tone rising."What do you want to hear?" Aaron finally opened his mouth
The afternoon approached slowly, and Aaron still hadn't returned. Ailee began to feel uneasy, but she tried to distract her mind with other things. After making sure her children were okay, she picked up her newly charged cell phone and immediately dialed Mrs. Lyana."Hello, Ailee?!" Mrs. Lyana's panicked voice rang out as soon as the call was connected. "Where have you been? I was so worried! I've been trying to reach you since last night!"Ailee smiled faintly, feeling a little guilty for worrying the woman. "Sorry, my cell phone has been dead since yesterday. I can only call you now. The kids are already with me, they're fine."On the other side of the phone, Mrs. Lyana breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness... I almost thought something bad happened to you guys. Where are you now? Are you safe?"Ailee glanced around the house, seeing Lowly and Lucille playing in the living room while Loudy was still resting. Mrs. Lia was in the kitchen, busy with her own business. "We're in a
Aaron knew that even if Madame Lia didn't like Ailee, she wouldn't leave her children stranded. That was enough to put him at ease a little.Aaron stood up, then walked towards his children. "I have to leave for a while. But I'll be back."Loudy just nodded slowly.Lowly didn't seem too concerned as he was still busy with his food.Lucille, however, looked at Aaron with sharp eyes. "You'll be back?"Aaron looked at her deeply. "Yes."Lucille looked like she wanted to say something, but she just kept quiet and looked down again.Aaron glanced at Ailee. "Take care of them."Ailee nodded. "Be careful."Without another word, Aaron turned and walked out of the house.His departure left a more awkward atmosphere at the dining table.Mrs. Lia finally opened her voice. "You guys can stay here until he returns."Her tone was not warm, but it was quite clear that she was not going to kick them out.Ailee nodded. "Thank you."Madame Lia did not reply. She simply picked up her cup again and sippe
Silence fell over the room after Lucille's question. Aaron remained silent, didn't answer right away, and his expression was hard to guess. It was as if the question was too heavy to simply answer with simple words.Ailee realized this situation. She knew Aaron wasn't entirely at fault, Ailee also felt she had a hand in keeping her children away from the outside world, beyond the fact that she wanted to hide her children from Aaron and about her children not being ordinary children. Ailee also knew that Lucille, although still young, was smart enough to understand if someone was lying or avoiding questions.So, before things got any more awkward, Ailee quickly diverted attention."Loudy, dear," she said gently, "how are you feeling now? Does your shoulder still hurt?"Loudy took her eyes off Aaron and looked at her mother. She blinked a few times before answering, "It still hurts... but not like before."Ailee smiled slightly, trying to calm her son. "That's because Madam Lia removed
Lucille was still confused. Her head, which had been heavy with fever, was now lighter, but her mind was full of questions that she couldn't understand.Since childhood, she, Loudy and Lowly had always been with their mother. They lived in a house near the lake, away from people, and were not allowed to meet anyone other than certain people allowed by Ailee. He had never thought that there was anything wrong with that-until now.As she recalled the events that had just happened, her heart ached a little. The people who kidnapped them had named the man-the man now standing nearby-as their father.Lucille stared at Aaron wordlessly for a while. She tried to remember the first time she saw this man. There was something vague in her memory, but she was sure she had seen him before.Then, slowly, she remembered.She had seen this man at Madame Lyana's orphanage. Back then, she had only glimpsed his figure, standing outside the fence. She didn't know who he was, but at that time she felt th
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