Lucille sat on a bench in the schoolyard with Lowly and Loudy, enjoying a break after a long morning. The noise of the children playing around them made the atmosphere feel lighter, but there was a hint of unease on Lucille's face. Her encounter with Kevin during the incident this morning was still playing on her mind. Although they had been involved in a fight, there was something in the way Kevin looked at her that made Lucille feel strange-not angry, but regretful."What's wrong?" asked Loudy, gently nudging Lucille's shoulder."It's okay," Lucille replied briefly, turning her gaze towards the crowd of children on the field. However, her gaze returned to Kevin who was sitting alone in a corner of the garden.Lowly followed Lucille's gaze and frowned. "Him again? If he bothers you again, we can...""No need," Lucille cut in quickly. "I just... he doesn't look like he usually does. It's like something's different."Loudy and Lowly looked at each other before deciding not to say much.
That morning, Ailee was already busy preparing breakfast for her three children. Although her feelings were still mixed since the incident at the orphanage, she tried hard to act normal. However, her children could sense that something had changed.Loudy and Lowly were silent at the dinner table, exchanging glances with each other while occasionally glancing at their mother. Lucille, who was usually the most cheerful, also just played her fork without saying much."Why are you guys like that? Eat," Ailee said finally, trying to sound stern."Is mom mad?" Lucille asked cautiously."Do you know what you did yesterday?" Ailee opened the conversation in a flat, yet stressful tone."We just wanted to go to school, mom." Lucille replied softly, trying to avoid her mother's gaze."Without saying goodbye? Sneaking out of the house like that?" Ailee folded her arms across her chest. "Do you know how dangerous the world is out there?""We do," Loudy interjected in a firmer voice. "But we don't
That morning, Ailee stood in front of her three children with her arms folded across her chest. Her eyes were cold, filled with disappointment. In front of her, Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille stood with their heads bowed."I told you not to leave the house without permission. But this is the second time you've done it. Do you know how dangerous the world is out there?" Ailee's voice was firm, with no room for argument.The three of them didn't answer. Only the sound of the morning breeze blowing gently in their backyard could be heard."As punishment, you will pull out all the weeds in this garden. I don't want to hear a single word of protest from you," Ailee continued before leaving them to get to work.Lucille, who was usually full of vigor, looked lethargic that morning. She crouched down and started pulling weeds one by one. Loudy, who felt something was wrong with her little sister, approached her."Lucille, why do you look so sad? Is it because we're being punished?" Loudy asked.Lu
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
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
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
"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'
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
Ailee sat in the orphanage's living room with a blank stare. Several days had passed since Aaron had expressed his desire to mend their relationship. He had even sent Edric to watch over Ailee and her children here. However, Aaron himself chose not to stay at the orphanage, not wanting to make Ailee awkward.The news of his divorce from Tifanny was widespread on television and newspapers. It became a topic of conversation everywhere. Although Aaron didn't say it directly, Ailee knew that he hoped the breakup could pave the way for them to start over.However, Ailee still felt the same confusion. She loved Aaron, but the wounds from the past had not completely dried up.In the same room, Mrs. Lyana watched the orphanage children playing in the courtyard. The triplets-Loudy, Lowly, and Lucille-are running around with the other children. Sunny, who stayed at the orphanage to ensure the safety of Ailee and her children, occasionally reprimanded them when they played too rough.Sunny did n
The night at the orphanage was quieter than usual. The cold wind blew slowly through the window slits, bringing faint whispers that slipped into every corner of the room.Inside, Ailee sat in the living room, her hands wrapped around a warm mug of tea. Her mind drifted far away, filled with worries that were hard to ignore. Opposite her, Mrs. Lyana, looked at her with great concern. The old woman had known Ailee for a long time and knew very well that she was thinking about something heavy and that it must have something to do with Aaron's arrival the other day."You look tired," Mrs. Lyana said softly.Ailee gave a small smile. "I just have a lot on my mind."In the corner of the room, Lowly, and Lucille, the five-year-old triplets, were giggling as they tried to build a tower out of wooden blocks. Watching them, Ailee felt a little calm, but her anxiety remained.Edric, Beta Aaron, sat by the window in a wary manner. The man didn't say much, but his presence was enough to provide a
"So, you want Ailee?" Tifanny finally opened her voice.Aland stared at her for a while before smiling a little. "I don't just want her, I love her."Tifanny snorted. "Funny. Then why didn't you get it a long time ago?"Aland set his cup down quietly. His eyes stared intently at Tifanny. "Because she chose to stay away, to hide. I think she sacrificed her feelings for the sake of her children and so that Aaron wouldn't find her. I respect her decision, but I can't stay silent anymore now."Tifanny crossed her arms. "So, what's your plan? To destroy Aaron? Exploit the situation?"Aland smiled faintly. "There's no need to destroy him. If I can prove to Ailee that Aaron can't protect her well, she will choose me. And you, you just need to make sure Aaron doesn't go back to Ailee."Tifanny tilted her head. "That's easy. Aaron already divorced me, but he still has a huge burden from his father, Reynard. If I can capitalize on that, I can keep him busy."Aland nodded, as if satisfied with t
After entering the room, Ailee sat down with mixed feelings. Lady Lyana sat beside her, while Aaron stood not far from them.The atmosphere was tense.Ailee was still trying to make sense of the situation. Aaron was getting a divorce?Why now?"I don't know what to say," Ailee muttered finally.Aaron looked at her intently. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want to."Ailee bit her lip.Aaron's divorce from Tifanny... it was none of her business.But why did her heart feel uncomfortable?Mrs. Lyana interjected, "Aaron, are you aware of the consequences of your decision?"Aaron turned to her. "Of course.""Tifanny is not an ordinary person.""I know.""And her father...""I'm ready to suffer the consequences," Aaron cut in quickly.Mrs. Lyana sighed.Ailee also looked down.Aaron's divorce could cause a lot of problems.Not only within the Louvin family, but also among the Alphas."Then what are your plans now?" asked Mrs. Lyana finally.Aaron turned his gaze to Ailee."Pick
That morning, the atmosphere at Mrs. Lyana's orphanage was warmer than ever. The children were busy playing with the triplets, while Sunny sat in a wooden chair on the porch, watching them with a small smile on her face.Sunny decided to stay longer-at least until she could make sure Ailee and the children were okay.She knew Ailee wasn't the type to ask for help easily, but given her condition yesterday, Sunny couldn't stay silent.Then, the stillness of her morning was disturbed.From a distance, the roar of a car could be heard approaching.When it stopped in the courtyard of the orphanage, Sunny knew immediately who was coming.She rolled her eyes and chuckled softly.Aaron and Edric.Damn it.Sunny wasn't ready to face them again, especially Aaron.Aaron got out of the car first, followed by Edric, who kept his usual flat expression. Aaron's eyes swept the grounds, looking for someone.Looking for Ailee.Sunny got up from her seat and walked toward them in a defensive manner."No
Aaron stepped into the Reynard residence with a dark aura emanating from his body. Without preamble, without formality, he stood tall before his father and spoke the sentence he had decided on from the start."I just rejected Tifanny."The room was immediately engulfed in an eerie silence.Reynard, who sat in his main chair, did not react immediately. He remained calm, too calm. His expression showed neither anger nor surprise. He just stared at Aaron with piercing eyes that were difficult to translate.Aaron began to feel uncomfortable. He had prepared for his father's wrath - yelling, threats, or even physical attacks. But all he got was an oppressive silence.Reynard should have been angry.But he didn't show it.The tension between them intensified as Reynard finally took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly.In truth, he was angry.He just didn't let it out when he remembered the reason Aaron had left this house in the first place.The woman named Ailee.And more importantly Aaron'
That afternoon, the car Edric was driving finally arrived at Mrs. Lyana's orphanage. The building still looked the same as Ailee remembered-simple but full of warmth.As soon as Ailee got out of the car with her three children, they were greeted by an unexpected sight.On the front porch, a woman stood with her arms folded across her chest, her face showing surprise that later turned into happiness."Ailee?!"Ailee raised her face, her eyes widening when she recognized the figure. "Sunny...?"It didn't take long for the two of them to run over and hug each other tightly.Sunny patted Ailee's back with emotion, hardly believing that her best friend had finally appeared in front of her after years of disappearance."Oh my God, Ailee! I was so worried when I found out your children were missing!" she said in a shaky voice. "I wanted to find you, but I didn't know where to go either!"Ailee smiled faintly, her eyes welling up with tears. "I'm fine, Sunny. I found them... they're safe."Su
Edric walked a few steps behind Ailee and her children, allowing them time to compose themselves after the incident at Madame Lia Louvin's house.Ailee remained silent all the way to the car parked outside the yard. She didn't object when Edric opened the door for her, didn't say a word, just stepped inside with a flat face.Her heart felt heavy.This was what she had been afraid of.She knew that she and Aaron would never be together, and today's events only emphasized that fact.All this time, she had tried so hard to stay away. She was even willing to leave the glittering entertainment world that once made her name, choosing a quieter and simpler life to raise her children alone.She did all that so that Aaron wouldn't find her.Her children were raised away from the outside world, without much interaction with other people. They often asked about the world out there, about the city, about people, but Ailee always tried to distract them.She didn't want them to be in danger.Howeve
It was late at night when Aaron arrived at the place Edric had mentioned. It was an empty warehouse on the outskirts of the city, far away from the settlements, a perfect place to conduct interrogations without attracting attention.Apparently, Edric's men had caught them before Aaron got there. Aaron was always satisfied with the results of his beta work.Inside, three previously suspicious men were now tied to chairs with their hands tied behind their backs. Their faces were covered in bruises, proof that they didn't just give up when Aaron's men caught them. However, now they could only bow their heads, panting, as they awaited their fate.Aaron entered with heavy steps. Cold air filled the room, but the anger in his eyes was enough to make anyone feel a much more oppressive air."Who sent you?"No one answered. One of the men only raised his head slightly, looking at Aaron with a hateful look in his eyes.Aaron stepped closer, grabbing the man roughly by the hair, forcing him to l