The New Professor

ALARIC

I was engulfed in a tight bear hug the moment I set foot in the house. I knew who it was. Except for Viviana and Gianna, nobody could do that. And this was my little pup, my Gianna.

Gianna wrapped her little body around my waist and tightly secured me in place with her little legs. She was clinging to my neck like a little koala bear. I reciprocated her gesture and she squealed like a toddler.

“Brother Alaric! Where have you been? I was looking for you everywhere. You didn’t inform anyone before leaving the house! Alpha dad and Luna mom were worried about you too.”

Gianna’s voice held concern and care. Like it always did. She considered me more of a father than our dad. Well! I actually was to her. I caressed her back with one hand. My other hand was occupied with a little bag. I bought some presents for her. She loved to be surprised. But Gianna seemed to have no intentions of letting me go.

She tucked her head in my